Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I have been constantly on the move. I have been in danger from rivers, in danger from bandits, in danger from my fellow Jews, in danger from Gentiles; in danger in the city, in danger in the country, in danger at sea; and in danger from false believers. New Living Translation I have traveled on many long journeys. I have faced danger from rivers and from robbers. I have faced danger from my own people, the Jews, as well as from the Gentiles. I have faced danger in the cities, in the deserts, and on the seas. And I have faced danger from men who claim to be believers but are not. English Standard Version on frequent journeys, in danger from rivers, danger from robbers, danger from my own people, danger from Gentiles, danger in the city, danger in the wilderness, danger at sea, danger from false brothers; Berean Standard Bible In my frequent journeys, I have been in danger from rivers and from bandits, in danger from my countrymen and from the Gentiles, in danger in the city and in the country, in danger on the sea and among false brothers, Berean Literal Bible in journeyings often, in dangers of rivers, in dangers of robbers; in dangers from kindred, in dangers from the Gentiles; in dangers in the city, in dangers in the wilderness; in dangers in the sea, in dangers among false brothers; King James Bible In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren; New King James Version in journeys often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils of my own countrymen, in perils of the Gentiles, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren; New American Standard Bible I have been on frequent journeys, in dangers from rivers, dangers from robbers, dangers from my countrymen, dangers from the Gentiles, dangers in the city, dangers in the wilderness, dangers at sea, dangers among false brothers; NASB 1995 I have been on frequent journeys, in dangers from rivers, dangers from robbers, dangers from my countrymen, dangers from the Gentiles, dangers in the city, dangers in the wilderness, dangers on the sea, dangers among false brethren; NASB 1977 I have been on frequent journeys, in dangers from rivers, dangers from robbers, dangers from my countrymen, dangers from the Gentiles, dangers in the city, dangers in the wilderness, dangers on the sea, dangers among false brethren; Legacy Standard Bible I have been on frequent journeys, in dangers from rivers, dangers from robbers, dangers from my countrymen, dangers from the Gentiles, dangers in the city, dangers in the desolate places, dangers on the sea, dangers among false brothers. Amplified Bible many times on journeys, [exposed to] danger from rivers, danger from bandits, danger from my own countrymen, danger from the Gentiles, danger in the city, danger in the wilderness, danger on the sea, danger among those posing as believers; Berean Annotated Bible In my frequent journeys, I have been in danger from rivers and from bandits, in danger from my countrymen and from the Gentiles {ethnōn}, in danger in the city and in the country, in danger on the sea and among false brothers, Christian Standard Bible On frequent journeys, I faced dangers from rivers, dangers from robbers, dangers from my own people, dangers from Gentiles, dangers in the city, dangers in the wilderness, dangers at sea, and dangers among false brothers; Holman Christian Standard Bible On frequent journeys, I faced dangers from rivers, dangers from robbers, dangers from my own people, dangers from the Gentiles, dangers in the city, dangers in the open country, dangers on the sea, and dangers among false brothers; American Standard Version in journeyings often, in perils of rivers, in perils of robbers, in perils from my countrymen, in perils from the Gentiles, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren; Contemporary English Version During my many travels, I have been in danger from rivers, robbers, my own people, and foreigners. My life has been in danger in cities, in deserts, at sea, and with people who only pretended to be the Lord's followers. English Revised Version in journeyings often, in perils of rivers, in perils of robbers, in perils from my countrymen, in perils from the Gentiles, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren; GOD'S WORD® Translation Because I've traveled a lot, I've faced dangers from raging rivers, from robbers, from my own people, and from other people. I've faced dangers in the city, in the open country, on the sea, and from believers who turned out to be false friends. Good News Translation In my many travels I have been in danger from floods and from robbers, in danger from my own people and from Gentiles; there have been dangers in the cities, dangers in the wilds, dangers on the high seas, and dangers from false friends. International Standard Version I have traveled extensively and have been endangered from rivers, robbers, my own people, and gentiles. I've also been in danger in the city, in the open country, at sea, from false brothers, NET Bible I have been on journeys many times, in dangers from rivers, in dangers from robbers, in dangers from my own countrymen, in dangers from Gentiles, in dangers in the city, in dangers in the wilderness, in dangers at sea, in dangers from false brothers, New Heart English Bible I have been in travels often, perils of rivers, perils of robbers, perils from my countrymen, perils from those who are not Jews, perils in the city, perils in the wilderness, perils in the sea, perils among false brothers; Webster's Bible Translation In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by my own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren; Weymouth New Testament I have served Him by frequent travelling, amid dangers in crossing rivers, dangers from robbers; dangers from my own countrymen, dangers from the Gentiles; dangers in the city, dangers in the Desert, dangers by sea, dangers from spies in our midst; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleIn my frequent journeys, I have been in danger from rivers and from bandits, in danger from my countrymen and from the Gentiles, in danger in the city and in the country, in danger on the sea and among false brothers, World English Bible I have been in travels often, perils of rivers, perils of robbers, perils from my countrymen, perils from the Gentiles, perils in the city, perils in the wilderness, perils in the sea, perils among false brothers; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionjourneys many times, perils of rivers, perils of robbers, perils from [my own] race, perils from nations, perils in city, perils in wilderness, perils in sea, perils among false brothers; Berean Literal Bible in journeyings often, in dangers of rivers, in dangers of robbers; in dangers from kindred, in dangers from the Gentiles; in dangers in the city, in dangers in the wilderness; in dangers in the sea, in dangers among false brothers; Young's Literal Translation journeyings many times, perils of rivers, perils of robbers, perils from kindred, perils from nations, perils in city, perils in wilderness, perils in sea, perils among false brethren; Smith's Literal Translation In journeys often, in dangers of rivers, in dangers of robbers, in dangers of the family, in dangers from the nations, in dangers in the city, in dangers in solitude, in dangers in the sea, in dangers with false brethren; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIn journeying often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils from my own nation, in perils from the Gentiles, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils from false brethren. Catholic Public Domain Version I have made frequent journeys, through dangerous waters, in danger of robbers, in danger from my own nation, in danger from the Gentiles, in danger in the city, in danger in the wilderness, in danger in the sea, in danger from false brothers, New American Bible on frequent journeys, in dangers from rivers, dangers from robbers, dangers from my own race, dangers from Gentiles, dangers in the city, dangers in the wilderness, dangers at sea, dangers among false brothers; New Revised Standard Version on frequent journeys, in danger from rivers, danger from bandits, danger from my own people, danger from Gentiles, danger in the city, danger in the wilderness, danger at sea, danger from false brothers and sisters; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleOn many journeys, I have been in perils from rivers, in perils of robbers, in perils from my own kinsmen, in perils from the Gentiles, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils from false brethren; Aramaic Bible in Plain English On many journeys, in dangers of rivers, in dangers of robbers, in dangers from my kindred, in dangers from the Gentiles, in dangers in the city, in dangers in the desert, in dangers in the sea, in dangers by false brethren, NT Translations Anderson New TestamentIn journeyings often, in perils from rivers, in perils from robbers, in perils from my own race, in perils from the Gentiles, in perils in the city, in perils in the desert, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren; Godbey New Testament Often in journeys, in perils of rivers, in perils of robbers, in perils from my own race, in perils from the Gentiles, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren; Haweis New Testament in journeyings often, in perils of rivers, in perils of robbers, in perils from my own countrymen, in perils from the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the desert, in perils on the sea, in perils among false brethren; Mace New Testament in my voyages I have been frequently in perils from rivers, in perils from robbers, in perils from my own countrymen, in perils from the Gentiles, in perils in the city, in perils in the country, in perils at sea, in perils among false brethren; Weymouth New Testament I have served Him by frequent travelling, amid dangers in crossing rivers, dangers from robbers; dangers from my own countrymen, dangers from the Gentiles; dangers in the city, dangers in the Desert, dangers by sea, dangers from spies in our midst; Worrell New Testament in journeyings often, in perils of rivers, in perils of robbers, in perils from my countrymen, in perils from the gentiles, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren; Worsley New Testament in journies often, in perils from rivers, in perils from robbers, in perils from my own nation, in perils from the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the desert, in perils on the sea, in perils among false brethren: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Paul's Suffering and Service…25Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked. I spent a night and a day in the open sea. 26In my frequent journeys, I have been in danger from rivers and from bandits, in danger from my countrymen and from the Gentiles, in danger in the city and in the country, in danger on the sea and among false brothers, 27in labor and toil and often without sleep, in hunger and thirst and often without food, in cold and exposure.… Cross References In my frequent journeys, Acts 13:2-5 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” / And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off. / So Barnabas and Saul, sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia and sailed from there to Cyprus. … Acts 15:36-41 Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us go back and visit the brothers in every town where we proclaimed the word of the Lord, to see how they are doing.” / Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark. / But Paul thought it best not to take him, because he had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not accompanied them in the work. … Acts 20:1-3 When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples. And after encouraging them, he said goodbye to them and left for Macedonia. / After traveling through that area and speaking many words of encouragement, he arrived in Greece, / where he stayed three months. And when the Jews formed a plot against him as he was about to sail for Syria, he decided to go back through Macedonia. I have been in danger from rivers Joshua 3:15-17 Now the Jordan overflows its banks throughout the harvest season. But as soon as the priests carrying the ark reached the Jordan and their feet touched the water’s edge, / the flowing water stood still. It backed up as far upstream as Adam, a city in the area of Zarethan, while the water flowing toward the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea) was completely cut off. So the people crossed over opposite Jericho. / The priests carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firm on dry ground in the middle of the Jordan, while all Israel crossed over the dry ground, until the entire nation had crossed the Jordan. Psalm 124:4-5 then the floods would have engulfed us, then the torrent would have overwhelmed us, / then the raging waters would have swept us away. Isaiah 43:2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze. and from bandits, Luke 10:30-36 Jesus took up this question and said, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho when he fell into the hands of robbers. They stripped him, beat him, and went away, leaving him half dead. / Now by chance a priest was going down the same road, but when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. / So too, when a Levite came to that spot and saw him, he passed by on the other side. … John 10:1 “Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever does not enter the sheepfold by the gate, but climbs in some other way, is a thief and a robber. Matthew 21:13 And He declared to them, “It is written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer.’ But you are making it ‘a den of robbers.’” in danger from my countrymen Acts 9:23-25 After many days had passed, the Jews conspired to kill him, / but Saul learned of their plot. Day and night they watched the city gates in order to kill him. / One night, however, his disciples took him and lowered him in a basket through a window in the wall. Acts 13:45-50 But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy, and they blasphemously contradicted what Paul was saying. / Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: “It was necessary to speak the word of God to you first. But since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles. / For this is what the Lord has commanded us: ‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, to bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’” … Acts 14:19-20 Then some Jews arrived from Antioch and Iconium and won over the crowds. They stoned Paul and dragged him outside the city, presuming he was dead. / But after the disciples had gathered around him, he got up and went back into the city. And the next day he left with Barnabas for Derbe. and from the Gentiles, Acts 16:19-24 When the girl’s owners saw that their hope of making money was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them before the authorities in the marketplace. / They brought them to the magistrates and said, “These men are Jews and are throwing our city into turmoil / by promoting customs that are unlawful for us Romans to adopt or practice.” … Acts 17:32-34 When they heard about the resurrection of the dead, some began to mock him, but others said, “We want to hear you again on this topic.” / At that, Paul left the Areopagus. / But some joined him and believed, including Dionysius the Areopagite, a woman named Damaris, and others who were with them. Acts 25:1-12 Three days after his arrival in the province, Festus went up from Caesarea to Jerusalem, / where the chief priests and Jewish leaders presented their case against Paul. They urged Festus / to grant them a concession against Paul by summoning him to Jerusalem, because they were preparing an ambush to kill him along the way. … in danger in the city Acts 19:23-41 About that time there arose a great disturbance about the Way. / It began with a silversmith named Demetrius who made silver shrines of Artemis, bringing much business to the craftsmen. / Demetrius assembled the craftsmen, along with the workmen in related trades. “Men,” he said, “you know that this business is our source of prosperity. … Treasury of Scripture In journeys often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by my own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brothers; journeyings. Acts 9:23,26-30 And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him: … Acts 11:25,26 Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul: … Acts 13:1-14:28 Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul… in perils by mine. Acts 9:23-25,29 And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him: … Acts 13:50 But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts. Acts 20:3,19 And there abode three months. And when the Jews laid wait for him, as he was about to sail into Syria, he purposed to return through Macedonia… in perils by the. 2 Corinthians 1:8-10 For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life: … Acts 14:5,19 And when there was an assault made both of the Gentiles, and also of the Jews with their rulers, to use them despitefully, and to stone them, … Acts 16:19-24 And when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the marketplace unto the rulers, … in perils in the city. 2 Corinthians 11:32 In Damascus the governor under Aretas the king kept the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desirous to apprehend me: Acts 9:24 But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him. Acts 17:5 But the Jews which believed not, moved with envy, took unto them certain lewd fellows of the baser sort, and gathered a company, and set all the city on an uproar, and assaulted the house of Jason, and sought to bring them out to the people. Jump to Previous Amid City Constantly Countrymen Crossing Danger Dangers Desert False. Frequent Gentiles Heathen Journeyings Journeys Midst Move Often Rivers Robbers Sea Served Spies Travelling Travels Waters WildernessJump to Next Amid City Constantly Countrymen Crossing Danger Dangers Desert False. Frequent Gentiles Heathen Journeyings Journeys Midst Move Often Rivers Robbers Sea Served Spies Travelling Travels Waters Wilderness2 Corinthians 11 1. Out of his jealousy over the Corinthians, he enters into a forced commendation of himself,5. of his equality with the chief apostles, 7. of his preaching the gospel to them freely, and without any charge to them; 13. showing that he was not inferior to those deceitful workers in any legal prerogative; 23. and in the service of Christ, and in all kinds of sufferings for his ministry, far superior. In my frequent journeys Paul's missionary journeys were extensive, covering vast regions of the Roman Empire. His travels were not only physically demanding but also spiritually significant, as they were driven by his mission to spread the Gospel. The frequent journeys highlight Paul's commitment and the early church's expansion. Acts 13-21 details many of these journeys, showing the geographical spread of Christianity. I have been in danger from rivers and from bandits in danger from my countrymen and from the Gentiles in danger in the city and in the country in danger on the sea and among false brothers Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul the ApostleThe author of 2 Corinthians, Paul is recounting his experiences and the numerous dangers he faced in his ministry. 2. Rivers Symbolic of natural obstacles and perils encountered during Paul's travels. 3. Robbers Representing the threat of physical harm and theft during his journeys. 4. His own people (Jews) Referring to the Jewish community, some of whom opposed Paul's message. 5. Gentiles Non-Jewish people who also posed threats to Paul, either through misunderstanding or opposition to his teachings. 6. Cities and Countryside Indicating that Paul faced dangers in both urban and rural settings, showing the widespread nature of his challenges. 7. Sea Highlighting the perils of travel by sea, which was common in Paul's missionary journeys. 8. False Brothers Individuals within the Christian community who were deceitful or opposed to Paul's teachings. Teaching Points Perseverance in MinistryDespite numerous dangers, Paul continued his mission. Believers are encouraged to persevere in their faith and ministry, trusting God through trials. Awareness of Spiritual and Physical Dangers Just as Paul faced both physical and spiritual threats, Christians today should be vigilant against both external and internal challenges to their faith. Community and Support The mention of dangers from "false brothers" highlights the importance of discernment and the need for a supportive and genuine Christian community. Faith Over Fear Paul's experiences teach us to rely on God's strength and protection, overcoming fear with faith in His promises. Missionary Zeal Paul's willingness to face dangers for the sake of the Gospel challenges believers to be bold and committed in sharing their faith. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Corinthians 11:26?2. How does 2 Corinthians 11:26 inspire perseverance in facing life's challenges today? 3. What dangers did Paul face, and how can we relate to them now? 4. How can Paul's experiences in 2 Corinthians 11:26 strengthen our faith journey? 5. What scriptural connections can be made with Paul's trials in 2 Corinthians 11:26? 6. How can we apply Paul's endurance in 2 Corinthians 11:26 to modern ministry? 7. How does 2 Corinthians 11:26 reflect Paul's commitment to spreading the Gospel despite hardships? 8. What historical evidence supports Paul's experiences described in 2 Corinthians 11:26? 9. How do the dangers listed in 2 Corinthians 11:26 compare to modern missionary challenges? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Corinthians 11? 11. What is the timeline of Paul's life events? 12. Is Christ in you the hope of glory? 13. In 2 Corinthians 2:11, how is talk of 'Satan's schemes' reconciled with modern understandings of psychology and human behavior? 14. If Jesus is the only way, why do some non-Christians live morally superior lives to some Christians? What Does 2 Corinthians 11:26 Mean In my frequent journeysPaul’s life after meeting Christ was a life on the move. Acts 13–21 traces three major missionary journeys that took him from Antioch to Galatia, Macedonia, Achaia, and back to Jerusalem. Romans 15:19 notes he preached “from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum,” showing constant motion. This relentless travel underscores his devotion to the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) and sets the frame for the dangers that follow. In danger from rivers Much of Paul’s travel was on foot across Asia Minor’s rugged terrain. Swollen streams with no bridges could sweep travelers away. Isaiah 43:2 promises, “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you,” a truth Paul surely clung to. Psalm 124:4-5 speaks of torrents that could have engulfed God’s people, echoing the literal threats he faced. In danger from bandits The parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30) shows highway robbery was common. Roman roads were efficient but not always safe. Paul may recall episodes like Acts 16:22-24 where unjust officials beat and jailed him, or the plot of assassins in Acts 23:12-15. 2 Timothy 3:11 reminds Timothy of “persecutions… at Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra,” instances that easily could have included robbery or violence on the road. In danger from my countrymen Fellow Jews repeatedly opposed Paul’s preaching that Jesus is the Messiah. Acts 13:45-50 records jealousy and persecution in Pisidian Antioch; Acts 14:19 shows Jews from Antioch and Iconium stoning Paul at Lystra. John 1:11 notes, “He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him,” and Paul experienced that rejection firsthand. And from the Gentiles Hostility was not limited to Jewish audiences. Acts 16:19-24 tells of Gentile magistrates beating and imprisoning Paul at Philippi; Acts 19:23-41 describes the riot in Ephesus led by the silversmith Demetrius. These episodes fulfill Jesus’ forecast in Acts 9:15 that Paul would bear His name “before Gentiles, kings, and the children of Israel.” In danger in the city Urban centers like Jerusalem (Acts 21:30-36) and Corinth (Acts 18:12-17) exposed Paul to mob violence and legal threats. Psalm 55:9-11 laments violence and strife within a city, mirroring what Paul endured in densely populated places where the gospel challenged entrenched powers. And in the country Rural areas offered no guarantee of safety. In Acts 14:6-7 Paul fled to the country towns of Lystra and Derbe, yet even there opponents stoned him. Whether trekking through Galatian hills or Macedonian plains, isolation could amplify danger from both nature and man. In danger on the sea Acts 27 chronicles a harrowing shipwreck on the way to Rome, confirming Paul’s earlier note in 2 Corinthians 11:25 of “three times I was shipwrecked.” Psalm 107:23-30 portrays sailors crying to the Lord in stormy seas, a scene Paul literally lived, reinforcing God’s sovereignty over wind and wave. And among false brothers Perhaps the most painful threat came from those who claimed Christ yet distorted the gospel. Galatians 2:4 speaks of “false brothers secretly brought in.” Acts 15:1 records men teaching circumcision as necessary for salvation, sowing confusion. 2 Peter 2:1 warns of false teachers “among you,” a spiritual peril Paul had to confront alongside physical dangers. summary 2 Corinthians 11:26 catalogs the breadth of risks Paul embraced to carry Christ’s name across the ancient world. Rivers, robbers, ethnic hostility, urban mobs, rural isolation, shipwrecks, and even counterfeit believers were real, literal dangers. Yet through them all the Lord proved faithful, enabling Paul to press on so that we might hear and believe the gospel today. (26) In journeyings often.--Again we enter on a list of activities and sufferings of which this is the only, or nearly the only, record. Some of them may be referred to journeys (as above) before his arrival at Antioch; some, probably, to that from Antioch to Ephesus through the interior of Asia Minor (Acts 18:23; Acts 19:1); some to excursions from Ephesus. The "perils of waters" (better, rivers) point to the swollen torrents that rush down in spring from the mountain heights of the Taurus and other ranges, and render the streams unfordable. "Robbers" infested, then as now, well-nigh every high-road in Syria and Asia Minor, as in the parable of the Good Samaritan (see Note on Luke 10:30), and the story of St. John and the young robber, as reported from Clement of Alexandria by Eusebius (Hist. iii. 23). Of the "perils from his own countrymen," we have instances enough up to this time at Damascus (Acts 9:23), at Jerusalem (Acts 9:29), at Antioch in Pisidia, Iconium, and Lystra (Acts 13:50; Acts 14:5-19), at Thessalonica, and at Corinth (Acts 17:5-13; Acts 18:12). Of "perils from the heathen" we find examples at Philippi (Acts 16:20) and Ephesus (Acts 19:23). City and wilderness (possibly the Arabian desert of Galatians 1:17; possibly the high table-lands of Armenia and Asia Minor) and sea were alike fruitful in dangers. As if with something like a climax he reserves the word "false brethren," such as those of Galatians 2:4, as the last and worst of his trials. . . . Verse 26. - In journeyings often. In those days and in those countries journeys were not only perilous and fatiguing, but also accompanied with many severe hardships and discomforts. In perils of waters; rather, of rivers. In all countries which, like parts of Greece and Asia Minor, abound in unbridged mountain torrents, journeys are constantly accompanied by deaths from drowning in the sudden rush of swollen streams. In perils of robbers. Then, as now, brigandage was exceedingly common in the mountains of Greece and Asia. In perils from mine own countrymen; literally, from my race. These are abundantly recorded in the New Testament (Acts 9:23, 29; Acts 13:50; Acts 14:5, 19; Acts 20:3, etc.; 1 Thessalonians 2:15, 16; Philippians 3:2) From the heathen. They were generally instigated by the Jews (Acts 16:19-39, 17:5; 19:23-34, etc.). In the city. As at Damascus, Jerusalem, Philippi, Thessalonica, Beroea, Ephesus, etc. - "in every city" (Acts 20:23). In the wilderness. As, for instance, in travelling through the wild waste tracts of land between Perga and Antioch in Pisidia, or thence to Lystra and Derbe; or over the mountain chains of Taurus to the cities of Galatia. In the sea. Storms, leaks, pirates, mutinies, etc. Among false brethren. The word only occurs elsewhere in Galatians 2:4.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek In my frequent journeys,ὁδοιπορίαις (hodoiporiais) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural Strong's 3597: A journey, journeying, travel. From the same as hodoiporeo; travel. [I have been] in danger κινδύνοις (kindynois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 2794: Danger, peril, risk. Of uncertain derivation; danger. from rivers ποταμῶν (potamōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 4215: A river, torrent, stream. Probably from a derivative of the alternate of pino; a current, brook or freshet, i.e. Running water. [and] κινδύνοις (kindynois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 2794: Danger, peril, risk. Of uncertain derivation; danger. from bandits, λῃστῶν (lēstōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 3027: A robber, brigand, bandit. From leizomai; a brigand. in danger κινδύνοις (kindynois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 2794: Danger, peril, risk. Of uncertain derivation; danger. from [my] ἐκ (ek) Preposition Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. countrymen γένους (genous) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 1085: Offspring, family, race, nation, kind. From ginomai; 'kin'. [and] κινδύνοις (kindynois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 2794: Danger, peril, risk. Of uncertain derivation; danger. from ἐξ (ex) Preposition Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. [the] Gentiles, ἐθνῶν (ethnōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural Strong's 1484: Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one. in danger κινδύνοις (kindynois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 2794: Danger, peril, risk. Of uncertain derivation; danger. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [the] city πόλει (polei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 4172: A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town. [and] κινδύνοις (kindynois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 2794: Danger, peril, risk. Of uncertain derivation; danger. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [the] country, ἐρημίᾳ (erēmia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 2047: A desert place, desert, uninhabited region. From eremos; solitude. in danger κινδύνοις (kindynois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 2794: Danger, peril, risk. Of uncertain derivation; danger. on ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [the] sea θαλάσσῃ (thalassē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 2281: Probably prolonged from hals; the sea. [and] κινδύνοις (kindynois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 2794: Danger, peril, risk. Of uncertain derivation; danger. among ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. false brothers, ψευδαδέλφοις (pseudadelphois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 5569: A false brother, pretend Christian. From pseudes and adephos; a spurious brother, i.e. Pretended associate. 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