Robertson Word Pictures - 2 Corinthians 11:23 - 11:23

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Robertson Word Pictures - 2 Corinthians 11:23 - 11:23


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As one beside himself (paraphronōn). Present active participle of paraphroneō. Old verb from paraphrōn (para, phrēn), beside one’s wits. Only here in N.T. Such open boasting is out of accord with Paul’s spirit and habit.

I more (huper egō). This adverbial use of huper appears in ancient Greek (Euripides). It has no effect on egō, not “more than I,” but “I more than they.” He claims superiority now to these “superextra apostles.”

More abundant (perissoterōs). See 2Co 7:15. No verbs with these clauses, but they are clear.

In prisons (en phulakais). Plural also in 2Co 6:5. Clement of Rome (Cor. V.) says that Paul was imprisoned seven times. We know of only five (Philippi, Jerusalem, Caesarea, twice in Rome), and only one before II Corinthians (Philippi). But Luke does not tell them all nor does Paul. Had he been in prison in Ephesus? So many think and it is possible as we have seen.

Above measure (huperballontōs). Old adverb from the participle huperballontōn (huperballō, to hurl beyond). Here only in N.T.

In deaths oft (en thanatois pollakis). He had nearly lost his life, as we know, many times (2Co 1:9.; 2Co 4:11).