2 Corinthians 11:19

World English Bible (2000)

For you bear with the foolish gladly, being wise.

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Referenced Verses

  • 1 Cor 4:10 : 10 We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You have honor, but we have dishonor.
  • 1 Cor 8:1 : 1 Now concerning things sacrificed to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.
  • 1 Cor 10:15 : 15 I speak as to wise men. Judge what I say.
  • Rev 3:17 : 17 Because you say, 'I am rich, and have gotten riches, and have need of nothing;' and don't know that you are the wretched one, miserable, poor, blind, and naked;

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