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Of the Jews five times received I forty stripes save one. Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice I suffered shipwreck, a night and a day I have been in the deep; 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;
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2 Corinthians 11:24-27 • KJVPaul describes the extensive physical suffering he endured while spreading the gospel. These verses highlight the incredible hardships he faced as an apostle, demonstrating his commitment to his faith and missionary work.