2 Corinthians 11:1-33

Contents: Paul's godly jealousy for Christ's cause. Warning against false teachers. Paul's enforced boasting.

Characters: God, Christ, Paul, Satan, Eve, Abraham, Aretas, governor of Damascus.

Conclusion: It is no pleasure to a good man to speak well of himself, yet in some cases it is lawful, namely when it is for the advantage of others or for the vindication of the cause of Christ. Those who boast in the Lord can never boast of what they have done, though they may glory in what they have suffered for His sake. Thus are false teachers distinguished from true, for they boast of their works and shun sufferings.

Key Word: Paul's glorying, 2 Corinthians 11:10; 2 Corinthians 11:30.

Strong Verses: 2 Corinthians 11:3; 2 Corinthians 11:14; 2 Corinthians 11:15; 2 Corinthians 11:30.

Striking Facts: 2 Corinthians 11:2. The Church is the Bride of Christ, Ephesians 5:25-32; Revelation 19:6-8; affianced, yet not married, yet as a Body. The espoused Bride is often found flirting with old lovers of the world, a source of grief to the true Bridegroom.