2 Corinthians 12:11

“I have become a fool; you forced me to it. For I ought to have been commended by you; for I fell short in nothing of those super-apostles, even though I am nothing.”

2 Corinthians 12:11 · direct translation from the Greek
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2 Corinthians 12:11, word by word

I have becomeΓέγοναGegona

become

To turn into something new, different from before.

Where else “Gegona” appears
a foolἄφρωνaphrōn

foolish

Foolish, senseless.

Where else “aphrōn” appears
forcedἠναγκάσατεēnankasate

compel

Compel, urge strongly.

Where else “ēnankasate” appears
oughtὤφειλονōpheilon

ought

To be under obligation to do something.

Where else “ōpheilon” appears
to have been commendedσυνίστασθαιsynistasthai

commend

To present someone as trustworthy.

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I fell shortὑστέρησαhysterēsa

be worse off

To be less than another.

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super-apostlesἀποστόλωνapostolōn

apostle

One of those Jesus chose and sent.

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I amεἰμιeimi

be

To be: says who or what something is.

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The context

10Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions and distresses, for the sake of the Messiah; for when I am weak, then I am strong.

11 · This verse (above)

12The signs of the apostle were performed among you in all perseverance, by both signs and wonders and miracles.

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