After some days Paul said to Barnabas, “Let’s return and visit the brothers and sisters in every city where we have proclaimed the word of the Lord, to see how they are.”
2 Corinthians 11:28 - Tree of Life Version Besides these other things, there is daily pressure on me of concern for all of Messiah’s communities. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And besides those things that are without, there is the daily [inescapable pressure] of my care and anxiety for all the churches! American Standard Version (1901) Besides those things that are without, there is that which presseth upon me daily, anxiety for all the churches. Common English Bible Besides all the other things I could mention, there’s my daily stress because I’m concerned about all the churches. Catholic Public Domain Version and, in addition to these things, which are external: there is my daily earnestness and solicitude for all the churches. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Besides those things which are without: my daily instance, the solicitude for all the churches. |
After some days Paul said to Barnabas, “Let’s return and visit the brothers and sisters in every city where we have proclaimed the word of the Lord, to see how they are.”
After spending some time there, he departed and went one place after another throughout the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples.
When he had passed through these parts and given them a great word of encouragement, he came to Greece,
So Messiah’s community throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had shalom and was built up. Walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Ruach ha-Kodesh, it kept multiplying.
I have an obligation to both Greeks and barbarians, to both the wise and the foolish.
But I am speaking to you who are Gentiles. Insofar as I am an emissary to the Gentiles, I spotlight my ministry
to be a servant of Messiah Yeshua to the Gentiles, in priestly service to the Good News of God—so that the offering up of the Gentiles might be pleasing, made holy by the Ruach ha-Kodesh.
who risked their own necks for my life. Not only I give them thanks, but also all of Messiah’s communities among the Gentiles.
Only, as the Lord has assigned to each one, as God has called each, let him walk in this way. I give this rule in all of Messiah’s communities.
I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those in Laodicea, as well as for those who have still not seen me face to face.