Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I persevered in demonstrating among you the marks of a true apostle, including signs, wonders and miracles. New Living Translation When I was with you, I certainly gave you proof that I am an apostle. For I patiently did many signs and wonders and miracles among you. English Standard Version The signs of a true apostle were performed among you with utmost patience, with signs and wonders and mighty works. Berean Standard Bible The marks of a true apostle—signs, wonders, and miracles—were performed among you with great perseverance. Berean Literal Bible For the signs of the apostle were performed among you in all perseverance, and in signs, and wonders, and miracles. King James Bible Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds. New King James Version Truly the signs of an apostle were accomplished among you with all perseverance, in signs and wonders and mighty deeds. New American Standard Bible The distinguishing marks of a true apostle were performed among you with all perseverance, by signs, wonders, and miracles. NASB 1995 The signs of a true apostle were performed among you with all perseverance, by signs and wonders and miracles. NASB 1977 The signs of a true apostle were performed among you with all perseverance, by signs and wonders and miracles. Legacy Standard Bible The signs of a true apostle were worked out among you with all perseverance, by signs and wonders and miracles. Amplified Bible The signs that indicate a genuine apostle were performed among you fully and most patiently—signs and wonders and miracles. Christian Standard Bible The signs of an apostle were performed with unfailing endurance among you, including signs and wonders and miracles. Holman Christian Standard Bible The signs of an apostle were performed with great endurance among you—not only signs but also wonders and miracles. American Standard Version Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, by signs and wonders and mighty works. Contemporary English Version When I was with you, I was patient and worked all the powerful miracles and signs and wonders of a true apostle. English Revised Version Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, by signs and wonders and mighty works. GOD'S WORD® Translation While I was among you I patiently did the signs, wonders, and miracles which prove that I'm an apostle. Good News Translation The many miracles and wonders that prove that I am an apostle were performed among you with much patience. International Standard Version The signs of an apostle were performed among you with utmost patience—signs, wonders, and powerful actions. Majority Standard Bible The marks of a true apostle?signs, wonders, and miracles?were performed among you with great perseverance. NET Bible Indeed, the signs of an apostle were performed among you with great perseverance by signs and wonders and powerful deeds. New Heart English Bible Truly the signs of an apostle were worked among you in all patience, in signs and wonders and mighty works. Webster's Bible Translation Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds. Weymouth New Testament The signs that characterize the true Apostle have been done among you, accompanied by unwearied fortitude, and by tokens and marvels and displays of power. World English Bible Truly the signs of an apostle were worked among you in all perseverance, in signs and wonders and mighty works. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe signs, indeed, of the apostle were worked among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds, Berean Literal Bible For the signs of the apostle were performed among you in all perseverance, and in signs, and wonders, and miracles. Young's Literal Translation The signs, indeed, of the apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds, Smith's Literal Translation Surely the signs of one sent was wrought in you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and powers. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleYet the signs of my apostleship have been wrought on you, in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds. Catholic Public Domain Version And the seal of my Apostleship has been set over you, with all patience, with signs and wonders and miracles. New American Bible The signs of an apostle were performed among you with all endurance, signs and wonders, and mighty deeds. New Revised Standard Version The signs of a true apostle were performed among you with utmost patience, signs and wonders and mighty works. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe miracles which the apostles have wrought I have wrought among you also in all patience, in signs, in wonders, and mighty deeds. Aramaic Bible in Plain English I performed the signs of an Apostle among you with all patience and with heroic deeds, with wonders and miracles. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentTruly, the signs of an apostle were worked among you in all patience, in signs and wonders and mighty deeds. Godbey New Testament For indeed the signs of the apostleship are wrought in me in all patience, in miracles and in wonders and in dynamites. Haweis New Testament The signs indeed of an apostle have been wrought among you in all patience, in miracles, and wonders, and mighty deeds. Mace New Testament the marks indeed of an apostle I have shown among you by my extreme patience, by signs, and prodigies, and miracles. Weymouth New Testament The signs that characterize the true Apostle have been done among you, accompanied by unwearied fortitude, and by tokens and marvels and displays of power. Worrell New Testament Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought out among you in all patience, by signs and wonders and mighty works. Worsley New Testament The marks indeed of an apostle have been shewn among you with all patience, by signs, and wonders, and miracles. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Concern for the Corinthians11I have become a fool, but you drove me to it. In fact, you should have commended me, since I am in no way inferior to those “super-apostles,” even though I am nothing. 12The TRUE marks of an apostle— signs, wonders, and miracles— were performed among you with great perseverance. 13In what way were you inferior to the other churches, except that I was not a burden to you? Forgive me this wrong!… Cross References Acts 2:22 Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know. Romans 15:19 by the power of signs and wonders, and by the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ. Hebrews 2:4 and was affirmed by God through signs, wonders, various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to His will. Mark 16:20 And they went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked through them, confirming His word by the signs that accompanied it. Acts 14:3 So Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there, speaking boldly for the Lord, who affirmed the message of His grace by enabling them to perform signs and wonders. Acts 19:11-12 God did extraordinary miracles through the hands of Paul, / so that even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to the sick, and the diseases and evil spirits left them. 1 Corinthians 2:4-5 My message and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, / so that your faith would not rest on men’s wisdom, but on God’s power. 1 Corinthians 12:10 to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in various tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. 1 Corinthians 14:22 Tongues, then, are a sign, not for believers, but for unbelievers. Prophecy, however, is for believers, not for unbelievers. Galatians 3:5 Does God lavish His Spirit on you and work miracles among you because you practice the law, or because you hear and believe? John 14:11 Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father is in Me—or at least believe on account of the works themselves. John 10:37-38 If I am not doing the works of My Father, then do not believe Me. / But if I am doing them, even though you do not believe Me, believe the works themselves, so that you may know and understand that the Father is in Me, and I am in the Father.” Exodus 4:1-9 Then Moses answered, “What if they do not believe me or listen to my voice? For they may say, ‘The LORD has not appeared to you.’” / And the LORD asked him, “What is that in your hand?” “A staff,” he replied. / “Throw it on the ground,” said the LORD. So Moses threw it on the ground, and it became a snake, and he ran from it. ... Exodus 7:3 But I will harden Pharaoh’s heart, and though I will multiply My signs and wonders in the land of Egypt, Deuteronomy 34:10-12 Since that time, no prophet has risen in Israel like Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face— / no prophet who did all the signs and wonders that the LORD sent Moses to do in the land of Egypt to Pharaoh and to all his officials and all his land, / and no prophet who performed all the mighty acts of power and awesome deeds that Moses did in the sight of all Israel. Treasury of Scripture Truly the signs of an apostle were worked among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds. 2 Corinthians 4:2 But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God. 2 Corinthians 6:4-10 But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, … 2 Corinthians 11:4,6 For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him… Jump to Previous Accompanied Acts Apostle Deeds Displays Endurance Fortitude Indeed Mark Marvels Mighty Miracles Patience Performed Perseverance Power Quiet Signs Strength Tokens True. Unwearied Wonders Worked Works WroughtJump to Next Accompanied Acts Apostle Deeds Displays Endurance Fortitude Indeed Mark Marvels Mighty Miracles Patience Performed Perseverance Power Quiet Signs Strength Tokens True. Unwearied Wonders Worked Works Wrought2 Corinthians 12 1. For commending of his apostleship, though he might glory of his wonderful revelations,9. yet he rather chooses to glory of his infirmities; 11. blaming the Corinthians for forcing him to this vain boasting. 14. He promises to come to them again; but yet altogether in the affection of a father; 20. although he fears he shall to his grief find many offenders, and public disorders there. The signs of an apostle In this phrase, Paul refers to the distinguishing marks or evidences that validate his apostleship. The Greek word for "signs" is "σημεῖα" (sēmeia), which often denotes miraculous acts that serve as divine authentication. In the historical context of the early church, apostles were recognized by their ability to perform miracles, which were seen as a testament to their divine commission. This phrase underscores the importance of divine endorsement in ministry, reminding believers that true spiritual authority is accompanied by God's power and presence. were performed among you in all perseverance by signs, wonders, and miracles In all patience.--Better, in endurance of every kind, as referring to the hardships and privations specified in 2Corinthians 11:23-28, in the midst of which the work had to be carried on. Verse 12. - The signs of an apostle. St. Paul always claimed to have attested his mission by spiritual and miraculous gifts (Romans 15:19; Acts 15:12).Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Theτὰ (ta) Article - Nominative Neuter Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. TRUE μὲν (men) Particle Strong's 3303: A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de. marks σημεῖα (sēmeia) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural Strong's 4592: Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally. of an apostle— ἀποστόλου (apostolou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 652: From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ. signs, σημείοις (sēmeiois) Noun - Dative Neuter Plural Strong's 4592: Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally. wonders, τέρασιν (terasin) Noun - Dative Neuter Plural Strong's 5059: A wonder, portent, marvel. Of uncertain affinity; a prodigy or omen. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. miracles— δυνάμεσιν (dynamesin) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural Strong's 1411: From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power. were performed κατειργάσθη (kateirgasthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2716: From kata and ergazomai; to work fully, i.e. Accomplish; by implication, to finish, fashion. 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. you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. with 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. great πάσῃ (pasē) Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. perseverance. ὑπομονῇ (hypomonē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 5281: Endurance, steadfastness, patient waiting for. From hupomeno; cheerful endurance, constancy. Links 2 Corinthians 12:12 NIV2 Corinthians 12:12 NLT 2 Corinthians 12:12 ESV 2 Corinthians 12:12 NASB 2 Corinthians 12:12 KJV 2 Corinthians 12:12 BibleApps.com 2 Corinthians 12:12 Biblia Paralela 2 Corinthians 12:12 Chinese Bible 2 Corinthians 12:12 French Bible 2 Corinthians 12:12 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 12:12 Truly the signs of an apostle were (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) |