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Paul's Suffering and Service
…27in labor and toil and often without sleep, in hunger and thirst and often without food, in cold and exposure.28Apart fromthese externaltrials,I facedailythepressureof myconcernfor allthechurches.29Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is led into sin, and I do not burn with grief?…

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Beside those things that are without, that which comes on me daily, the care of all the churches.

those.

2 Corinthians 11:23-27
Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) Iam more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft…

the care.

Acts 15:36,40,41
And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord,and see how they do…

Acts 18:23
And after he had spent some timethere, he departed, and went overall the country of Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the disciples.

Acts 20:2,18-35
And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece, …

AdditionAnxietyApartAssembliesBesidesBurdenCareCaresChurchesConcernCrowdDailyExternalOutsidePressesPressethPressureAdditionAnxietyApartAssembliesBesidesBurdenCareCaresChurchesConcernCrowdDailyExternalOutsidePressesPressethPressure1.Out of his jealousy over the Corinthians, he enters into a forced commendation of himself,
5.of his equality with the chief apostles,
7.of his preaching the gospel to them freely, and without any charge to them;
13.showing that he was not inferior to those deceitful workers in any legal prerogative;
23.and in the service of Christ, and in all kinds of sufferings for his ministry, far superior.

Apart from these external trials
Paul refers to the numerous hardships he has endured, which he lists earlier in the chapter, such as beatings, shipwrecks, and imprisonments. These trials are physical and external, highlighting the intense persecution faced by early Christians. This phrase underscores the reality of suffering for the faith, as seen inActs 14:22, where believers are reminded that "we must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God."

I face daily
The use of "daily" indicates the constant and ongoing nature of Paul's burden. This reflects the continuous commitment required in ministry and leadership. It echoes Jesus' teaching inLuke 9:23 about taking up one's cross daily, emphasizing the persistent dedication needed to follow Christ.

the pressure of my concern
Paul's concern is not merely emotional but a profound spiritual burden. The Greek word for "pressure" can also mean anxiety or care, suggesting a deep, heartfelt responsibility. This mirrors the shepherd-like care Jesus describes inJohn 10:11-15, where the good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep, illustrating the sacrificial nature of true leadership.

for all the churches
Paul's apostolic mission involved establishing and nurturing multiple congregations across the Roman Empire. His concern for "all the churches" indicates his role as a spiritual father and overseer, akin to the responsibility Moses felt for the Israelites (Exodus 18:13-26). This phrase also highlights the interconnectedness of the early Christian communities, as seen inActs 15, where the Jerusalem Council addressed issues affecting multiple churches.

1.Paul the Apostle
The author of 2 Corinthians, Paul is expressing his deep concern and responsibility for the spiritual well-being of the churches he has established.

2.The Corinthian Church
One of the churches Paul founded, located in Corinth, a major city in ancient Greece. The church faced various challenges, including false teachings and internal divisions.

3.The Churches
Refers to the early Christian communities spread across the Roman Empire, which Paul helped to establish and nurture through his missionary journeys.

4.False Apostles
In the context of2 Corinthians 11, Paul is addressing the issue of false apostles who were misleading the Corinthian church.

5.Paul's Sufferings
The broader context of2 Corinthians 11 includes a list of sufferings and hardships Paul endured for the sake of the Gospel, highlighting his dedication and the weight of his responsibilities.The Weight of Spiritual Leadership
Spiritual leaders carry a significant burden for the well-being of their congregations. This responsibility requires prayer, wisdom, and perseverance.

The Importance of Pastoral Care
Like Paul, church leaders should have a genuine concern for the spiritual health of their members, actively seeking their growth and protection from false teachings.

Endurance in Ministry
Despite external challenges and personal hardships, Paul remained steadfast in his mission. This teaches us the importance of endurance and faithfulness in our own ministries.

The Role of the Church Community
The church is a collective body that requires mutual care and support. Members should share in the concern for one another's spiritual welfare.

Balancing External and Internal Pressures
While external challenges are inevitable, the internal pressure of caring for others' spiritual lives is a noble and necessary burden for those in ministry.1.What is the meaning of 2 Corinthians 11:28?

2.How does 2 Corinthians 11:28 inspire us to bear others' burdens today?

3.What does "daily pressure" reveal about Paul's commitment to the early Church?

4.How can we apply Paul's concern for churches to our local congregation?

5.How does Galatians 6:2 relate to Paul's burden in 2 Corinthians 11:28?

6.What practical steps can we take to support church leaders facing pressures?

7.What does 2 Corinthians 11:28 reveal about Paul's sense of responsibility for the churches?

8.How does 2 Corinthians 11:28 challenge our understanding of leadership and pastoral care?

9.In what ways does 2 Corinthians 11:28 reflect the burdens of spiritual leadership?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Corinthians 11?

11.What guidance does the Bible offer on stress?

12.What responsibilities define a pastor's role?

13.What is the Bible's perspective on anxiety?

14.What was Paul's "thorn in the flesh"?Apart from these external trials

Paul has just finished listing beatings, shipwrecks, hunger, and other hardships (2 Corinthians 11:23-27). He calls them “external” because they come from outside circumstances—hostile people, harsh environments, physical danger.

• These sufferings verify his apostleship, echoing Jesus’ words inJohn 15:20, “If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well”.

• They also align withActs 20:23, where the Spirit warns him that “imprisonment and afflictions” await him in every city.

Paul treats these outward pains almost matter-of-factly, signaling that his real burden lies elsewhere.

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I face daily

The word “daily” shifts the focus from occasional crises to an ongoing, nonstop reality.

• Luke notes a similar rhythm inActs 20:31: “Therefore be alert and remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears”.

•Matthew 6:34 reminds us that “Each day has enough trouble of its own”. Paul’s troubles pile on every single day, leaving no break in the action.

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the pressure of my concern

Here Paul opens a window into his heart. The “pressure” (or “anxiety”) he feels is not sinful worry but a shepherd’s weighty responsibility.

• InPhilippians 2:20-21 he praises Timothy for having a like-minded “genuine concern for your welfare”.

•Galatians 4:19 captures the same emotional intensity: “My children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is formed in you”.

•1 Thessalonians 2:8 shows the motive: “We were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our own lives as well”.

This inner load is heavier to Paul than whips or chains, because it touches eternal souls.

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for all the churches

Paul’s pastoral care extends to every congregation he has planted or encouraged, from Antioch to Corinth, from Philippi to Ephesus.

•Acts 15:36 captures his pattern: “Let us return and visit the brothers in every town where we proclaimed the word of the Lord, to see how they are doing”.

•Colossians 2:1 reveals his unseen labor for believers he has never met: “I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea”.

•2 Corinthians 2:4 shows the emotional cost: “For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote to you with many tears”.

His love embraces the entire body of Christ, not just a favorite flock.

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summary

2 Corinthians 11:28 pulls back the curtain on Paul’s soul. Beyond beatings and imprisonments, his heaviest burden is the nonstop, daily weight of loving, guarding, and guiding every church the Lord has entrusted to him. This verse challenges believers to value spiritual responsibility above personal comfort and to carry one another’s burdens with the same self-giving heart.

(28)That which cometh upon me daily . . .--The word so translated primarily signifies a "rush" or "tumult," and is so used inActs 24:12. Here that meaning is excluded by the fact that perils of that nature had been already specified, and that he now manifestly speaks of something differing in kind as well as in degree. But there is, as our modern phraseology shows, such a thing as a "rush" of business almost as trying as the "ugly rush" of a crowd, and that is manifestly what he means here. The daily visits of inquirers, the confessions of sin-burdened souls, the craving of perplexed consciences for guidance, the reference of quarrels of the household or the church to his arbitration as umpire, the arrival of messengers from distant churches, each with their tidings of good or evil--this is what we have to think of as present to St. Paul's thoughts as the daily routine of his life; and the absence of any conjunction between the two clauses clearly points to the fact that, in his mind, "the care (oranxiety) of all the churches" was all but identical with the "rush" of which he had just spoken.

Verse 28. -Those things that are without. The adverb thus renderedparektos only occurs inMatthew 5:32;Acts 26:29. It may either mean "trials that come to me from external and extraneous sources (quae extrinsecus accedunt) or things in addition to these (praeterea), which I here leave unmentioned." The latter meaning is (as St. Chrysostom saw) almost certainly the correct one.That which cometh upon me. The word thus rendered is eitherepisustasis (J, K), which means "hostile attack" or "tumult," as we talk of "a rush of trouble or business;" orepistasis (א, B, D, E, F, G), which may imply "halting, lingering thoughts; "attention," and so "anxiety" (comp.Acts 24:12, where there is the same various reading).Of all the Churches. No doubt he is thinking of his own Churches, the Churches of the Gentiles (Colossians 2:1).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Apart from
Χωρὶς(Chōris)
Preposition
Strong's 5565:Apart from, separately from; without. Adverb from chora; at a space, i.e. Separately or apart from.

these external
παρεκτὸς(parektos)
Adverb
Strong's 3924:From para and ektos; near outside, i.e. Besides.

[trials],
τῶν(tōn)
Article - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

I [face]
μοι(moi)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473:I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

daily
ἡμέραν(hēmeran)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2250:A day, the period from sunrise to sunset.

the
ἡ(hē)
Article - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

pressure
ἐπίστασίς(epistasis)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1999:A gathering, concourse, tumult. From the middle voice of a compound of epi and sunistao; a conspiracy, i.e. Concourse.

[of my]
ἡ(hē)
Article - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

concern
μέριμνα(merimna)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3308:Care, worry, anxiety. From merizo; solicitude.

for all
πασῶν(pasōn)
Adjective - Genitive Feminine Plural
Strong's 3956:All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

the
τῶν(tōn)
Article - Genitive Feminine Plural
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

churches.
ἐκκλησιῶν(ekklēsiōn)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural
Strong's 1577:From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation.


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NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 11:28 Besides those things that are outside there (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor)