2 Corinthians
Chapters 11:24-30
Holy Bible: Easy-To-Read Version
24Five times the Jews have given me their punishment of 39 lashes with a whip.
25Three different times I was beaten with rods. One time I was almost killed with rocks. Three times I was in ships that were wrecked, and one of those times I spent the night and the next day in the sea.
26In my constant traveling I have been in danger from rivers, from thieves, from my own people, and from people who are not Jews. I have been in danger in cities, in places where no one lives, and on the sea. And I have been in danger from people who pretend to be believers but are not.
27I have done hard and tiring work, and many times I did not sleep. I have been hungry and thirsty. Many times I have been without food. I have been cold and without clothes.
28And there are many other problems. One of these is the care I have for all the churches. I worry about each group of believers every day.
29I feel weak every time another person is weak. I feel deeply upset every time another person is led into sin.
30If I must boast, I will boast about the things that show I am weak.