2 Corinthians 11:28

On top of external sufferings, Paul carries the daily inward pressure of his anxious care for all the churches. It matters because true pastoral love bears an unseen but constant burden for God's people.

Cross-references · 11

• 1 Cor 7:17But as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all churches.
• Rom 15:16That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.
• Acts 20:18–35And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons,
• Acts 18:23And after he had spent some time there, he departed, and went over all the country of Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the disciples.
• Acts 15:40–41And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.
• Rom 11:13For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office:
• Rom 16:4Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.
• Col 2:1For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;
• Acts 20:2And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece,
• Acts 15:36And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the LORD, and see how they do.
• Rom 1:14I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise.

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