This girl said to Naaman’s wife, “I wish that my master (Naaman) would meet the prophet (Elisha) who lives in Samaria. That prophet could heal Naaman of his leprosy. [39] ”
2 Corinthians 11:1 - Easy To Read Version I wish you would be patient with me even when I am a little foolish. But you are already patient with me. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Would to God ye could bear with me a little in my folly: and indeed bear with me. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition I WISH you would bear with me while I indulge in a little [so-called] foolishness. Do bear with me! American Standard Version (1901) Would that ye could bear with me in a little foolishness: but indeed ye do bear with me. Common English Bible I hope that you will put up with me while I act like a fool. Well, in fact, you are putting up with me! Catholic Public Domain Version I wish that you would endure a small amount of my foolishness, so as to bear with me. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Would to God you could bear with some little of my folly: but do bear with me. |
This girl said to Naaman’s wife, “I wish that my master (Naaman) would meet the prophet (Elisha) who lives in Samaria. That prophet could heal Naaman of his leprosy. [39] ”
But Moses answered, “Are you afraid the people will think that I am not the leader now? I wish that all the Lord’s people were able to prophesy. I wish that the Lord would put his Spirit [163] on all of them!”
Jesus answered, “You people have no faith. Your lives are all wrong. How long must I stay with you? How long must I continue to be patient with you? Bring the boy here.”
Paul was ready to say something, but Gallio spoke to the Jews. Gallio said, “I would listen to you Jews if you were complaining about a bad crime or some wrong.
Paul said, “It is not important if it is easy or if it is hard; I pray to God that not only you but every person listening to me today could \{be saved and\} be like me—except for these chains I have!”
This is what God with his wisdom wanted: The world did not know God through the world’s own wisdom. So God used the message {\cf2\super [8]} that sounds foolish to save the people that believe it.
Don’t fool yourselves. If any person among you thinks that he is wise in this world, then he should become a fool. Then that person can become truly wise.
We are fools for Christ. But \{you think\} you are very wise in Christ. We are weak, but \{you think\} you are strong. People give you honor, but they don’t honor us.
\{You think\} you have everything you need. \{You think\} you are rich. \{You think\} you have become kings without us. I wish you really were kings! Then we could be kings together with you.
It is shameful to me to say this, but we were too “weak” \{to do those things to you\}!
You are very patient with any person who comes to you and tells you things about Jesus that are different from the things we told you. You are very willing to accept a spirit or a gospel that is different from the Spirit {\cf2\super [31]} and gospel {\cf2\super [32]} that you received from us. \{So you should be patient with me.\}
I have been \{talking like\} a fool. But you made me do it. You people are the ones who should say good things about me. I am worth nothing, but those “great apostles {\cf2\super [46]} ” are not worth any more than I am!
If we are crazy, then it is for God. If we have our right mind, then it is for you.
The high priest himself is weak \{like all people\}. So he is able to be gentle with those people who don’t understand and who are doing wrong things.
Joshua said, “Lord my Master! You brought our people across the Jordan River. Why did you bring us this far and then allow the Amorite people to destroy us? We should have been satisfied and stayed on the other side of the Jordan River!