# I have served in labor

The words "I have served" have been added to shorten the sentence that begins in [2 Corinthians 11:24](./24.md). You can end [2 Corinthians 11:26](./26.md) with a comma and begin this verse with the words "in labor."

# labor and toil

This hendiadys emphasizes how hard Paul worked. Alternate translation: "extremely hard work" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-hendiadys]])

# nakedness

Here Paul exaggerates to show his need of clothing. Alternate translation: "without enough clothing to keep me warm" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-hyperbole]])