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In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fastings;
2 Corinthians 6:5 — KJV
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2 Corinthians 6:5
King James Version (KJV)
“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody
Commentary
Commentary on 2 Corinthians 6:5
Theological / DevotionalStripes. Or, “blows,” “beatings.” See on Matt. 10:17; 2 Cor. 11:24, 25.
Tumults. Gr. akatastasiai, “disorders,” “disturbances,” “confusion.” The same word is translated “commotions” in Luke 21:9. Paul and his companions were frequently the objects of these “tumults,” and were usually accused of starting them. Under such circumstances the apostles were in extreme danger. Such experiences befell them at Antioch in Pisidia (Acts 13:50), at Lystra (ch. 14:8–19), at Thessalonica (ch. 17:5), at Corinth (ch. 18:12), at Ephesus (ch. 19:23–41), and at Jerusalem (chs. 21:28–31; 23:7–10).
Labours. Probably a reference to Paul’s toil at tentmaking and the labors attending upon his ministry (1 Cor. 3:8; 4:12; 15:58; 1 Thess. 2:9; 2 Thess. 3:8).
Watchings. Or, “sleeplessness” (Acts 16:24, 25; 20:7, 31).
Fastings. Probably including both voluntary abstinence from food (Acts 9:9; Acts 13:2; Acts 14:23) and hunger resulting from poverty or other circumstances (2 Cor. 11:9, 27; Phil. 4:10–12).
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