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2 Corinthians 11:23

2 Corinthians 11:23 (KJV)

23 Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft.

2 Corinthians 11:23 (Literal)

23 Are they so-called ministers of Christ? (I speak foolishly.) I am more! I have been in fatiguing labors more often, beaten with stripes too often, thrown in prison frequently, placed in danger of death often.

CONTEXT- Satan's messengers

2 Corinthians 11:1-12:13

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The Structure of 2 Corinthians 

A. 1:1-2 salutation
   B. 1:3-14 deliverance in time of trouble
     C. 1:15-2:2 second intended visit
       D. 2:3-11 satan's devices
          E. 2:12-4:18 Titus did not come but we are able ministers
             F. 5:1-11 the tabernacle
                G. 5:12-21 the ministry of reconciliation
                G. 6:1-10 workers together
             F. 6:11-18 the temple
          E. 7:1-10:18 Titus came and we are able ministers
       D. 11:1-12:13 satan's messengers
     C. 12:14-13:4 third intended visit
   B. 13:5-11 prove yourself in time of trouble
A. 13:12-14 salutation

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Topic: 2Cor11:23, 2 Cor 11:23