Reading for November 21st

Read 2 Corinthians 11.16-33
In 11.16-33: A fool speaks!
In verse 18: They boast is self achievements (10.2-4).
In verse 19: This recalls Paul's description of "spiritual people" in 1 Cor 4.10.
In verse 20: They submit to false apostles' demand for money.
In verse 22: These labels identify them as Jewish Christians.
Unlike Paul's opponents in Galatia, they do not require circumcision and observance of the law (Gal 5.2-6).
In verse 23: Ministers of Christ: Their language is Christian (11.4).
Madman: 5.13.
In verses 23-27: This list of hardships is longer and more detailed than others (6.4-10).
Acts 13-28 confirms many of these details.
In verse 24: This indicates Paul was under synagogue jurisdiction.
In verse 28: Anxiety: This was especially seen in the way he awaited Titus' report (2.12-13; 7.5, 13.1; 1 Thess 2).
In verses 30-33: This episode caps the list of hardships.
In verses 31: The use of the oath underscores that the claims that follow will be hard to believe (Gal 1.20).
In verses 32-33: This may be the escape referred to in Acts 9.23-25.
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