2 Corinthians 11:29

Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is offended, and I burn not?

Cross-reference

2 Corinthians 11:13–15 Historical context

2 Corinthians 11:13-15 exposes false apostles as deceitful workers. It identifies the specific cause of Paul's burning—those who lead others into sin.

2 Corinthians 11:3 reveals Paul's fear that the Corinthians may be led astray—the very source of his burning in 11:29.

In 2 Corinthians 2:4, Paul's tears and anguish over his letter show the same deep emotional involvement that makes him burn when someone stumbles in 11:29.

In 2 Corinthians 13:9, Paul rejoices in his own weakness when it strengthens others, directly paralleling his identification with the weak in 11:29.

In 2 Corinthians 7:5, Paul's 'fears within' reflect the internal burden he carries for others, echoing his empathy in 11:29.

1 Thessalonians 3:5-8 shows Paul's anxiety about believers being tempted. It mirrors exactly the burning concern he has here for those led astray.

In Romans 12:15, Paul's command to 'weep with those who weep' is exemplified by his own weakness with the weak in 11:29.

Romans 15:1 Parallel

In Romans 15:1, Paul calls the strong to bear the weaknesses of the weak, which he personally does in 11:29 by sharing their frailty.

In 1 Corinthians 8:13, Paul's willingness to sacrifice to avoid causing a brother to stumble shows the same concern that makes him burn in 11:29.

In 1 Corinthians 9:22, Paul becomes weak to win the weak. This reveals his deliberate strategy behind the empathy expressed here.

1 Corinthians 2:3 shows Paul's own weakness and fear—the same vulnerability that allows him to identify with the weak in 2 Cor 11:29.

Philippians 3:18 shows Paul weeping over enemies of the cross—the same heartfelt anguish for those who sin as in his burning.

1 Corinthians 10:33 Related theme

1 Corinthians 10:33 reveals Paul's principle of seeking others' good for their salvation—the same selfless concern behind his distress for the weak.

Philippians 2:4 Related theme

Philippians 2:4 calls believers to look to others' interests—Paul's identification with the weak exemplifies this Christlike concern.

1 Corinthians 12:26 says if one part suffers, all suffer. It adds the corporate dimension—Paul's personal weakness reflects the body's shared suffering.

Galatians 6:2 commands carrying each other's burdens. It broadens Paul's personal burning into a universal Christian duty.

Job 6:14 Related theme

Job 6:14 insists friends must show kindness to the despairing—Paul's solidarity with the weak embodies this loyal love.

1 Corinthians 4:10 portrays Paul as weak in contrast to the Corinthians' strength—this self-identification with weakness mirrors his empathy for the weak.

John 2:17 Allusion

John 2:17 quotes 'Zeal for your house will consume me.' It connects Paul's inward burning to Christ's own zeal for God's honor.