2 Corinthians 12:12
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 Version
The 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 Bible
Yet 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 Bible
The 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 Testament
Truly, 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 Corinthians
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. 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

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2 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
Here, Paul emphasizes that these signs were not just theoretical but were actively demonstrated "among you," meaning the Corinthian believers. The Greek verb "κατειργάσθη" (kateirgasthē) suggests a completed action, indicating that these signs were fully accomplished in their midst. This historical context highlights the tangible and observable nature of apostolic ministry in the early church, serving as a powerful witness to the truth of the Gospel and the legitimacy of Paul's apostleship.

in all perseverance
The word "perseverance" is translated from the Greek "ὑπομονῇ" (hypomonē), which conveys steadfastness and endurance under trial. This phrase suggests that the signs of an apostle were not performed in a context of ease but amidst challenges and opposition. Paul's perseverance serves as an inspirational model for believers, illustrating that true ministry often requires enduring faithfulness and resilience in the face of adversity.

by signs, wonders, and miracles
This triad of terms—"signs," "wonders," and "miracles"—is frequently used in the New Testament to describe the extraordinary works of God. "Wonders" (τέρατα, terata) refers to acts that evoke awe and amazement, while "miracles" (δυνάμεις, dynameis) emphasizes acts of power. Together, these terms encapsulate the supernatural manifestations that accompanied Paul's ministry. Historically, such acts were crucial in establishing the credibility of the apostolic message and demonstrating the inbreaking of God's kingdom. For contemporary believers, this serves as a reminder of the power and presence of God that accompanies the proclamation of the Gospel.

(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 Acts 2:22. 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. Romans 15:191Corinthians 2:4.)

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
The
τὰ (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.


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