2 Corinthians 11:33

Through a window I was let down in a basket by the wall, and escaped his hands.

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WEBBE

I was let down in a basket through a window by the wall, and escaped his hands.

BSB

But I was lowered in a basket through a window in the wall and escaped his grasp.

KJV

And through a window in a basket was I let down by the wall, and escaped his hands.

ASV

and through a window was I let down in a basket by the wall, and escaped his hands.

BBE

And being let down in a basket from the wall through a window, I got free from his hands.

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καὶ kai But G2532 διὰ dia through G1223 θυρίδος thuridos a window G2376 ἐν en in G1722 σαργάνῃ sarganē a basket G4553 ἐχαλάσθην echalasthēn I was let down G5465 διὰ dia through G1223 τοῦ tou the G3588 τείχους teichous wall G5038 καὶ kai and G2532 ἐξέφυγον exephugon I escaped G1628 τὰς tas the G3588 χεῖρας cheiras hands G5495 αὐτοῦ.¶ autou of him G846

The early church

See for instance here, how he was content to evade the siege, by being "let down through a window in a basket." For though he were even desirous "to depart hence;" still nevertheless he also passionately affected the salvation of men. And therefore he ofttimes had recourse even to such devices as these, preserving himself for the Preaching; and he refused not to use even human contrivances when the occasion called for them; so sober and watchful was he. For in cases where evils were inevitable, he needed only grace; but where the trial was of a measured character, he devises many things of himself even, here again ascribing the whole to God. And just as a spark of unquenchable fire, if it fell into the sea, would be merged as many waves swept over it, yet would again rise shining to the surface; even so surely the blessed Paul also would now be overwhelmed by perils, and now again, having dived through them, would come up more radiant, overcoming by suffering evil.
John Chrysostom · d. 407Homilies on 2 Corinthians

Commentary

Matthew Henry · Verses 22–33

The apostle gives an account of his labours and sufferings; not out of pride or vain-glory, but to the honour of God, who enabled him to do and suffer so much for the cause of Christ; and shows wherein he excelled the false apostles, who tried to lessen his character and usefulness. It astonishes us to reflect on this account of his dangers, hardships, and sufferings, and to observe his patience, perseverance, diligence, cheerfulness, and usefulness, in the midst of all these trials. See what little reason we have to love the pomp and plenty of this world, when this blessed apostle felt so much hardship in it. Our utmost diligence and services appear unworthy of notice when compared with his, and our difficulties and trials scarcely can be perceived. It may well lead us to inquire whether or not we really are followers of Christ. Here we may study patience, courage, and firm trust in God. Here we may learn to think less of ourselves; and we should ever strictly keep to truth, as in God's presence; and should refer all to his glory, as the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is blessed for evermore.

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