Translations
Modern
For I am with you and no one will lay a hand on you, because I have many people in this city.”
Traditional
For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city.
Literal
…because I am with you, and no one will lay a hand on you to harm you, because there are many people unto Me in this city.”
Latin
…propter quod ego sum tecum, et nemo apponetur tibi ut noceat te: quoniam populus est mihi multus in hac civitate.
Original
Greek
English
For I am with you and no one will lay a hand on you, because I have many people in this city.”
Notes
Paul encountered strong opposition in Corinth and feared another attack (18:6). The divine message comforted him (see 23:11; Psalm 34:4, 7, 19; Matthew 28:20). It encouraged him to continue his public ministry and promised God's protection (see Psalm 91:11; 2 Timothy 4:17).
Theme notes and profiles
Events
Parallels
Glossary
Aquila Book of the Acts of the Apostles Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Church Meetings Corinth Crispus First Letter to the Corinthians Inscriptions Letter to the Romans Paul the Apostle Persecution Second Coming of Christ Travel
Topics
Christian Minister: Duties of Natural Life of Saints, Specially Protected by God Paul: Reasons in the Synagogue Every Sabbath Protection: Paul Vision of Paul in Corinth