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For I patiently did many signs and wonders and miracles among you. <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/12.htm">English Standard Version</a> The signs of a true apostle were performed among you with utmost patience, with signs and wonders and mighty works. <a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> The marks of a true apostle—signs, wonders, and miracles—were performed among you with great perseverance. <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For the signs of the apostle were performed among you in all perseverance, and in signs, and wonders, and miracles. <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/12.htm">King James Bible</a> Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds. <a href="/nkjv/2_corinthians/12.htm">New King James Version</a> Truly the signs of an apostle were accomplished among you with all perseverance, in signs and wonders and mighty deeds. <a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The distinguishing marks of a true apostle were performed among you with all perseverance, by signs, wonders, and miracles. <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> The signs of a true apostle were performed among you with all perseverance, by signs and wonders and miracles. <a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> The signs of a true apostle were performed among you with all perseverance, by signs and wonders and miracles. <a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> The signs of a true apostle were worked out among you with all perseverance, by signs and wonders and miracles. <a href="/amp/2_corinthians/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The signs that indicate a genuine apostle were performed among you fully and most patiently—signs and wonders and miracles. <a href="/csb/2_corinthians/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The signs of an apostle were performed with unfailing endurance among you, including signs and wonders and miracles. <a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The signs of an apostle were performed with great endurance among you—not only signs but also wonders and miracles. <a href="/asv/2_corinthians/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, by signs and wonders and mighty works. <a href="/cev/2_corinthians/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When I was with you, I was patient and worked all the powerful miracles and signs and wonders of a true apostle. <a href="/erv/2_corinthians/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, by signs and wonders and mighty works. <a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> While I was among you I patiently did the signs, wonders, and miracles which prove that I'm an apostle. <a href="/gnt/2_corinthians/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> The many miracles and wonders that prove that I am an apostle were performed among you with much patience. <a href="/isv/2_corinthians/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> The signs of an apostle were performed among you with utmost patience—signs, wonders, and powerful actions. <a href="/msb/2_corinthians/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The marks of a true apostle?signs, wonders, and miracles?were performed among you with great perseverance. <a href="/net/2_corinthians/12.htm">NET Bible</a> Indeed, the signs of an apostle were performed among you with great perseverance by signs and wonders and powerful deeds. <a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Truly the signs of an apostle were worked among you in all patience, in signs and wonders and mighty works. <a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/web/2_corinthians/12.htm">World English Bible</a> Truly the signs of an apostle were worked among you in all perseverance, in signs and wonders and mighty works. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> The signs, indeed, of the apostle were worked among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds, <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For the signs of the apostle were performed among you in all perseverance, and in signs, and wonders, and miracles. <a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> The signs, indeed, of the apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds, <a href="/slt/2_corinthians/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Surely the signs of one sent was wrought in you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and powers.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Yet the signs of my apostleship have been wrought on you, in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds. <a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the seal of my Apostleship has been set over you, with all patience, with signs and wonders and miracles. <a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/12.htm">New American Bible</a> The signs of an apostle were performed among you with all endurance, signs and wonders, and mighty deeds. <a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The signs of a true apostle were performed among you with utmost patience, signs and wonders and mighty works.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> The miracles which the apostles have wrought I have wrought among you also in all patience, in signs, in wonders, and mighty deeds. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_corinthians/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> I performed the signs of an Apostle among you with all patience and with heroic deeds, with wonders and miracles.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Truly, the signs of an apostle were worked among you in all patience, in signs and wonders and mighty deeds. <a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> For indeed the signs of the apostleship are wrought in me in all patience, in miracles and in wonders and in dynamites. <a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> The signs indeed of an apostle have been wrought among you in all patience, in miracles, and wonders, and mighty deeds. <a href="/mace/2_corinthians/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a> the marks indeed of an apostle I have shown among you by my extreme patience, by signs, and prodigies, and miracles. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought out among you in all patience, by signs and wonders and mighty works. <a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> The marks indeed of an apostle have been shewn among you with all patience, by signs, and wonders, and miracles. <a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/12-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ddheG4hMg28?start=2313" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/12.htm">Concern for the Corinthians</a> 11I 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. 12<a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-NNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">The</a> <a href="/greek/3303.htm" title="3303: men (Prtcl) -- A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de.">TRUE</a> <a href="/greek/4592.htm" title="4592: sēmeia (N-NNP) -- Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally.">marks</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/652.htm" title="652: apostolou (N-GMS) -- From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ.">of an apostle—</a> <a href="/greek/4592.htm" title="4592: sēmeiois (N-DNP) -- Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally.">signs,</a> <a href="/greek/5037.htm" title="5037: te (Conj) -- And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also."></a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/5059.htm" title="5059: terasin (N-DNP) -- A wonder, portent, marvel. Of uncertain affinity; a prodigy or omen.">wonders,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1411.htm" title="1411: dynamesin (N-DFP) -- From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power.">miracles—</a> <a href="/greek/2716.htm" title="2716: kateirgasthē (V-AIP-3S) -- From kata and ergazomai; to work fully, i.e. Accomplish; by implication, to finish, fashion.">were performed</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">among</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">with</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pasē (Adj-DFS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">great</a> <a href="/greek/5281.htm" title="5281: hypomonē (N-DFS) -- Endurance, steadfastness, patient waiting for. From hupomeno; cheerful endurance, constancy.">perseverance.</a> 13In what way were you inferior to the other churches, except that I was not a burden to you? Forgive me this wrong!…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/2-22.htm">Acts 2:22</a> 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. <a href="/romans/15-19.htm">Romans 15:19</a> 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. <a href="/hebrews/2-4.htm">Hebrews 2:4</a> and was affirmed by God through signs, wonders, various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to His will. <a href="/mark/16-20.htm">Mark 16:20</a> And they went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked through them, confirming His word by the signs that accompanied it. <a href="/acts/14-3.htm">Acts 14:3</a> 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. <a href="/acts/19-11.htm">Acts 19:11-12</a> 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. <a href="/1_corinthians/2-4.htm">1 Corinthians 2:4-5</a> 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. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-10.htm">1 Corinthians 12:10</a> 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. <a href="/1_corinthians/14-22.htm">1 Corinthians 14:22</a> Tongues, then, are a sign, not for believers, but for unbelievers. Prophecy, however, is for believers, not for unbelievers. <a href="/galatians/3-5.htm">Galatians 3:5</a> Does God lavish His Spirit on you and work miracles among you because you practice the law, or because you hear and believe? <a href="/john/14-11.htm">John 14:11</a> Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father is in Me—or at least believe on account of the works themselves. <a href="/john/10-37.htm">John 10:37-38</a> 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.” <a href="/exodus/4-1.htm">Exodus 4:1-9</a> 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. ... <a href="/exodus/7-3.htm">Exodus 7:3</a> But I will harden Pharaoh’s heart, and though I will multiply My signs and wonders in the land of Egypt, <a href="/deuteronomy/34-10.htm">Deuteronomy 34:10-12</a> 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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Truly the signs of an apostle were worked among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds.<a href="/2_corinthians/4-2.htm">2 Corinthians 4:2</a> 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.<a href="/2_corinthians/6-4.htm">2 Corinthians 6:4-10</a> But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, … <a href="/2_corinthians/11-4.htm">2 Corinthians 11:4,6</a> 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… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/10-4.htm">Accompanied</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-6.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-1.htm">Apostle</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-15.htm">Deeds</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-29.htm">Displays</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-4.htm">Endurance</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-6.htm">Fortitude</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-4.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-11.htm">Mark</a> <a href="/romans/15-19.htm">Marvels</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-4.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-29.htm">Miracles</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-6.htm">Patience</a> <a href="/romans/15-28.htm">Performed</a> <a href="/romans/15-5.htm">Perseverance</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">Power</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-1.htm">Quiet</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-30.htm">Signs</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/luke/21-11.htm">Tokens</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-6.htm">True.</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-7.htm">Unwearied</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-29.htm">Wonders</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-23.htm">Worked</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-15.htm">Works</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-11.htm">Wrought</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/philippians/1-9.htm">Accompanied</a> <a href="/galatians/3-5.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/galatians/1-1.htm">Apostle</a> <a href="/galatians/5-19.htm">Deeds</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-16.htm">Displays</a> <a href="/colossians/1-11.htm">Endurance</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-11.htm">Fortitude</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-2.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/galatians/5-2.htm">Mark</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-9.htm">Marvels</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-3.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/galatians/3-5.htm">Miracles</a> <a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Patience</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-11.htm">Performed</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">Perseverance</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-4.htm">Power</a> <a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Quiet</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-9.htm">Signs</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-19.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-9.htm">Tokens</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-4.htm">True.</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">Unwearied</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-9.htm">Wonders</a> <a href="/galatians/2-8.htm">Worked</a> <a href="/galatians/2-16.htm">Works</a> <a href="/galatians/2-8.htm">Wrought</a><div class="vheading2">2 Corinthians 12</div>1. <a href="/2_corinthians/12-1.htm">For commending of his apostleship, though he might glory of his wonderful revelations,</a> 9. <a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">yet he rather chooses to glory of his infirmities;</a> 11. <a href="/2_corinthians/12-11.htm">blaming the Corinthians for forcing him to this vain boasting.</a> 14. <a href="/2_corinthians/12-14.htm">He promises to come to them again; but yet altogether in the affection of a father;</a> 20. <a href="/2_corinthians/12-20.htm">although he fears he shall to his grief find many offenders, and public disorders there.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_corinthians/12.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_corinthians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_corinthians/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>The marks of a true apostle In the early church, apostles were foundational leaders, chosen by Christ to spread the Gospel and establish the church. The term "apostle" means "one who is sent," and it was used to describe those who had witnessed the resurrected Christ and were commissioned by Him. The marks of a true apostle included not only their teaching and leadership but also their ability to perform signs and wonders, which authenticated their divine commission. This phrase emphasizes the distinctiveness and authority of apostolic ministry, setting true apostles apart from false teachers and prophets.signs, wonders, and miracles These terms refer to supernatural acts that serve as evidence of divine power and authority. "Signs" often point to a deeper spiritual truth or reality, "wonders" evoke awe and amazement, and "miracles" demonstrate God's intervention in the natural order. In the context of the early church, these acts validated the message of the apostles and confirmed their divine calling. The Book of Acts records numerous instances where apostles performed such acts, underscoring their role in establishing the church and spreading the Gospel. These acts also echo the ministry of Jesus, who performed similar miracles, thus linking the apostles' work to Christ's mission.were performed among you Paul reminds the Corinthians that these signs, wonders, and miracles were not abstract concepts but were actually witnessed by them. This personal experience served as a powerful testimony to the authenticity of Paul's apostleship. The Corinthian church, located in a bustling and diverse city, was exposed to various teachings and philosophies. The tangible evidence of divine power through miracles helped distinguish the true Gospel from other teachings and reinforced the credibility of Paul's message.with great perseverance Perseverance highlights the endurance and steadfastness required in apostolic ministry. The apostles faced significant opposition, persecution, and hardship as they spread the Gospel. Paul's own experiences, including beatings, imprisonment, and shipwrecks, exemplify the perseverance needed to fulfill his calling. This perseverance is not only a testament to the apostles' commitment but also to the sustaining power of God in their ministry. It serves as an encouragement to believers to remain steadfast in their faith despite challenges, drawing strength from the example of the apostles and ultimately from Christ Himself, who endured the cross for the joy set before Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of 2 Corinthians, Paul is defending his apostleship and the authenticity of his ministry to the Corinthian church. 2. <a href="/topical/c/corinthian_church.htm">Corinthian Church</a> The recipients of the letter, a diverse and often troubled congregation in the city of Corinth, known for its moral and spiritual challenges. 3. <a href="/topical/s/signs,_wonders,_and_miracles.htm">Signs, Wonders, and Miracles</a> These are the supernatural acts that Paul refers to as evidence of his apostolic authority and the power of God working through him. 4. <a href="/topical/a/apostles.htm">Apostles</a> The early church leaders who were directly commissioned by Jesus Christ, tasked with spreading the Gospel and establishing the church. 5. <a href="/topical/p/perseverance.htm">Perseverance</a> The steadfastness and endurance Paul demonstrated in his ministry, despite facing numerous hardships and opposition.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/a/authenticity_of_apostolic_ministry.htm">Authenticity of Apostolic Ministry</a> The true marks of an apostle include signs, wonders, and miracles, which authenticate the divine calling and message. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_perseverance.htm">The Role of Perseverance</a> Perseverance is crucial in ministry and life. Paul’s endurance amidst trials is a model for believers to remain steadfast in their faith and calling. <a href="/topical/g/god's_power_in_ministry.htm">God’s Power in Ministry</a> The supernatural acts performed by Paul were not of his own power but were manifestations of God’s power, emphasizing reliance on God in ministry. <a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_leadership.htm">Discernment in Leadership</a> Believers should discern true spiritual leadership by looking for evidence of God’s power and perseverance in the leader’s life and ministry. <a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_trials.htm">Encouragement in Trials</a> Just as Paul faced opposition and hardship, believers can find encouragement in knowing that God’s power is made perfect in weakness.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_corinthians/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you.--The passage is remarkable for using the word "signs," first, in the general sense, as "notes" or "tokens," and then more specifically for works of supernatural power. On the special meaning of the three words, "signs," "wonders," "power," see Note on <a href="/acts/2-22.htm" title="You men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the middle of you, as you yourselves also know:">Acts 2:22</a>. The passage is noticeable as being one of those in which St. Paul distinctly claims a supernatural power for himself, and appeals to its exercise. (Comp. <a href="/romans/15-19.htm" title="Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about to Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.">Romans 15:19</a><a href="/1_corinthians/2-4.htm" title="And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:">1Corinthians 2:4</a>.)In all patience.--Better, in endurance of every kind, as referring to the hardships and privations specified in <a href="/context/2_corinthians/11-23.htm" title="Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labors more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft.">2Corinthians 11:23-28</a>, in the midst of which the work had to be carried on.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 12. - The signs of an apostle. St. Paul always claimed to have attested his mission by spiritual and miraculous gifts (<a href="/romans/15-19.htm">Romans 15:19</a>; <a href="/acts/15-12.htm">Acts 15:12</a>). <a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/12-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>The τὰ (ta) Article - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. TRUE μὲν (men) Particle <a href="/greek/strongs_3303.htm">Strong's 3303: </a> A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de. marks σημεῖα (sēmeia) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4592.htm">Strong's 4592: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_652.htm">Strong's 652: </a> From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ. signs, σημείοις (sēmeiois) Noun - Dative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4592.htm">Strong's 4592: </a> Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally. wonders, τέρασιν (terasin) Noun - Dative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5059.htm">Strong's 5059: </a> A wonder, portent, marvel. Of uncertain affinity; a prodigy or omen. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. miracles— δυνάμεσιν (dynamesin) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1411.htm">Strong's 1411: </a> From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power. were performed κατειργάσθη (kateirgasthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2716.htm">Strong's 2716: </a> From kata and ergazomai; to work fully, i.e. Accomplish; by implication, to finish, fashion. among ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. with ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_5281.htm">Strong's 5281: </a> Endurance, steadfastness, patient waiting for. From hupomeno; cheerful endurance, constancy. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_corinthians/12-12.htm">2 Corinthians 12:12 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/12-12.htm">2 Corinthians 12:12 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/12-12.htm">2 Corinthians 12:12 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/12-12.htm">2 Corinthians 12:12 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/12-12.htm">2 Corinthians 12:12 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_corinthians/12-12.htm">2 Corinthians 12:12 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_corinthians/12-12.htm">2 Corinthians 12:12 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_corinthians/12-12.htm">2 Corinthians 12:12 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_corinthians/12-12.htm">2 Corinthians 12:12 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_corinthians/12-12.htm">2 Corinthians 12:12 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-12.htm">NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 12:12 Truly the signs of an apostle were (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_corinthians/12-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Corinthians 12:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 12:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_corinthians/12-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Corinthians 12:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 12:13" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>