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This will undercut those who are looking for an opportunity to boast that their work is just like ours. <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/11.htm">English Standard Version</a> And what I am doing I will continue to do, in order to undermine the claim of those who would like to claim that in their boasted mission they work on the same terms as we do. <a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But I will keep on doing what I am doing, in order to undercut those who want an opportunity to be regarded as our equals in the things of which they boast. <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But what I do, I will continue doing, so that I might cut off the opportunity of those desiring an opportunity that they might be found as also we in what they are boasting. <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/11.htm">King James Bible</a> But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them which desire occasion; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we. <a href="/nkjv/2_corinthians/11.htm">New King James Version</a> But what I do, I will also continue to do, that I may cut off the opportunity from those who desire an opportunity to be regarded just as we are in the things of which they boast. <a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But what I am doing I will also continue to do, so that I may eliminate the opportunity from those who want an opportunity to be regarded just as we are in the matter about which they are boasting. <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> But what I am doing I will continue to do, so that I may cut off opportunity from those who desire an opportunity to be regarded just as we are in the matter about which they are boasting. <a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But what I am doing, I will continue to do, that I may cut off opportunity from those who desire an opportunity to be regarded just as we are in the matter about which they are boasting. <a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But what I am doing I will continue to do, so that I may cut off opportunity from those who desire an opportunity to be found just as we are in the matter about which they are boasting. <a href="/amp/2_corinthians/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But what I am doing I will keep doing, [for I am determined to keep this independence] in order to cut off the claim of those who want an opportunity to be regarded just as we are in the things they brag about. <a href="/csb/2_corinthians/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But I will continue to do what I am doing, in order to deny an opportunity to those who want to be regarded as our equals in what they boast about. <a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But I will continue to do what I am doing, in order to deny the opportunity of those who want an opportunity to be regarded just as our equals in what they boast about. <a href="/asv/2_corinthians/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them that desire an occasion; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we. <a href="/cev/2_corinthians/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I plan to go on doing just what I have always done. Then those people won't be able to brag about doing the same things we are doing. <a href="/erv/2_corinthians/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them which desire an occasion; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we. <a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But I'll go on doing what I'm doing. This will take away the opportunity of those people who want to brag because they think they're like us. <a href="/gnt/2_corinthians/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> I will go on doing what I am doing now, in order to keep those other "apostles" from having any reason for boasting and saying that they work in the same way that we do. <a href="/isv/2_corinthians/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> But I will go on doing what I'm doing in order to deny an opportunity to those people who want an opportunity to be recognized as our equals in the work they are boasting about. <a href="/msb/2_corinthians/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But I will keep on doing what I am doing, in order to undercut those who want an opportunity to be regarded as our equals in the things of which they boast. <a href="/net/2_corinthians/11.htm">NET Bible</a> And what I am doing I will continue to do, so that I may eliminate any opportunity for those who want a chance to be regarded as our equals in the things they boast about. <a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them that desire an occasion, that in which they boast, they may be found even as we. <a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them who desire occasion; that in what they glory, they may be found even as we. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But I will persist in the same line of conduct in order to cut the ground from under the feet of those who desire an opportunity of getting themselves recognized as being on a level with us in the matters about which they boast. <a href="/web/2_corinthians/11.htm">World English Bible</a> But what I do, that I will continue to do, that I may cut off opportunity from those who desire an opportunity, that in which they boast, they may be recognized just like us. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And what I do, I also will do, that I may cut off the occasion of those wishing an occasion, that in that which they boast they may be found according as we also; <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But what I do, I will continue doing, so that I might cut off the opportunity of those desiring an opportunity that they might be found as also we in what they are boasting. <a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and what I do, I also will do, that I may cut off the occasion of those wishing an occasion, that in that which they boast they may be found according as we also; <a href="/slt/2_corinthians/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And what I do, and I will do, that I shall not cut off the occasion of those wishing the occasion; that in what they boast, they be found as also we.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off the occasion from them that desire occasion, that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we. <a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But what I am doing, I will continue to do, so that I may take away an opportunity from those who desire an opportunity by which they may glory, so as to be considered to be like us. <a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/11.htm">New American Bible</a> And what I do I will continue to do, in order to end this pretext of those who seek a pretext for being regarded as we are in the mission of which they boast. <a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And what I do I will also continue to do, in order to deny an opportunity to those who want an opportunity to be recognized as our equals in what they boast about.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But what I do, I will continue to do, so as to give no occasion to those who seek an occasion; and that, in whatever they boast, they may not be found equal to us; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_corinthians/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But this that I do, I also shall do to cut off the accusations of those who seek a pretext, so in that by which they brag, they will be found like us.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But what I am doing I will also continue to do, that I may cut off occasion from those who desire an occasion, that in what they boast, they may be found even as we.<CM> <a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But what I am doing, I indeed will do, in order that I may cut off occasion from those wishing occasion, in order that in whatsoever they may glory, they may be found even as we are. <a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But what I do, I will do also, that I may cut off occasion from those who desire occasion, that wherein they boast, they may be found even as we. <a href="/mace/2_corinthians/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but this I do, and shall do, to make them drop their hire, who are so bent upon hire: and then indeed they will be as they pretend to be, like me. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But I will persist in the same line of conduct in order to cut the ground from under the feet of those who desire an opportunity of getting themselves recognized as being on a level with us in the matters about which they boast. <a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But what I am doing, I also will do, that I may cut off the occasion from those desiring occasion, that wherein they glory they may be found even as we. <a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> God knoweth. But what I do, I will do, that I may cut off occasion from those that desire an occasion of boasting or censure, that in what they boast of they may be found to do even as we do. <a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/11-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ddheG4hMg28?start=1988" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/11.htm">Paul and the False Apostles</a> …11Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do! 12<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiēsō (V-FIA-1S) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">I will keep on doing</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: Ho (RelPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">what</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiō (V-PIA-1S) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">I am doing,</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">in order</a> <a href="/greek/1581.htm" title="1581: ekkopsō (V-ASA-1S) -- To cut out (off, away), remove, prevent. From ek and kopto; to exscind; figuratively, to frustrate.">to undercut</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/874.htm" title="874: aphormēn (N-AFS) -- From a compound of apo and hormao; a starting-point, i.e. an opportunity."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">those who</a> <a href="/greek/2309.htm" title="2309: thelontōn (V-PPA-GMP) -- To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. ">want</a> <a href="/greek/874.htm" title="874: aphormēn (N-AFS) -- From a compound of apo and hormao; a starting-point, i.e. an opportunity.">an opportunity</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">to</a> <a href="/greek/2147.htm" title="2147: heurethōsin (V-ASP-3P) -- A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find.">be regarded as</a> <a href="/greek/2531.htm" title="2531: kathōs (Adv) -- According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that.">our equals</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmeis (PPro-N1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I."></a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hō (RelPro-DNS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">the things</a> <a href="/greek/2744.htm" title="2744: kauchōntai (V-PIM/P-3P) -- To boast; I glory (exult) proudly. From some base akin to that of aucheo and euchomai; to vaunt.">of which they boast.</a> 13For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/galatians/1-7.htm">Galatians 1:7-9</a> which is not even a gospel. Evidently some people are troubling you and trying to distort the gospel of Christ. / But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be under a curse! / As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be under a curse! <a href="/philippians/1-15.htm">Philippians 1:15-18</a> It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. / The latter do so in love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel. / The former, however, preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can add to the distress of my chains. ... <a href="/1_corinthians/9-12.htm">1 Corinthians 9:12-18</a> If others have this right to your support, shouldn’t we have it all the more? But we did not exercise this right. Instead, we put up with anything rather than hinder the gospel of Christ. / Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? / In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel. ... <a href="/2_corinthians/2-17.htm">2 Corinthians 2:17</a> For we are not like so many others, who peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as men sent from God. <a href="/2_corinthians/4-2.htm">2 Corinthians 4:2</a> Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God. <a href="/2_corinthians/6-3.htm">2 Corinthians 6:3-10</a> We put no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no one can discredit our ministry. / Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities; / in beatings, imprisonments, and riots; in labor, sleepless nights, and hunger; ... <a href="/2_corinthians/10-12.htm">2 Corinthians 10:12-18</a> We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they show their ignorance. / We, however, will not boast beyond our limits, but only within the field of influence that God has assigned to us—a field that reaches even to you. / We are not overstepping our bounds, as if we had not come to you. Indeed, we were the first to reach you with the gospel of Christ. ... <a href="/2_corinthians/12-11.htm">2 Corinthians 12:11-13</a> I 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. / The marks of a true apostle—signs, wonders, and miracles—were performed among you with great perseverance. / In what way were you inferior to the other churches, except that I was not a burden to you? Forgive me this wrong! <a href="/romans/16-17.htm">Romans 16:17-18</a> Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them. / For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive. <a href="/acts/20-29.htm">Acts 20:29-31</a> I know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. / Even from your own number, men will rise up and distort the truth to draw away disciples after them. / Therefore be alert and remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears. <a href="/matthew/7-15.htm">Matthew 7:15-20</a> Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. / By their fruit you will recognize them. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? / Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. ... <a href="/1_timothy/6-3.htm">1 Timothy 6:3-5</a> If anyone teaches another doctrine and disagrees with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and with godly teaching, / he is conceited and understands nothing. Instead, he has an unhealthy interest in controversies and disputes about words, out of which come envy, strife, abusive talk, evil suspicions, / and constant friction between men of depraved mind who are devoid of the truth. These men regard godliness as a means of gain. <a href="/2_peter/2-1.htm">2 Peter 2:1-3</a> Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. / Many will follow in their depravity, and because of them the way of truth will be defamed. / In their greed, these false teachers will exploit you with deceptive words. The longstanding verdict against them remains in force, and their destruction does not sleep. <a href="/jude/1-4.htm">Jude 1:4</a> For certain men have crept in among you unnoticed—ungodly ones who were designated long ago for condemnation. They turn the grace of our God into a license for immorality, and they deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ. <a href="/jeremiah/23-16.htm">Jeremiah 23:16-18</a> This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you. They are filling you with false hopes. They speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the LORD. / They keep saying to those who despise Me, ‘The LORD says that you will have peace,’ and to everyone who walks in the stubbornness of his own heart, ‘No harm will come to you.’ / But which of them has stood in the council of the LORD to see and hear His word? Who has given heed to His word and obeyed it?</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them which desire occasion; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we.what.<a href="/2_corinthians/11-9.htm">2 Corinthians 11:9</a> And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me the brethren which came from Macedonia supplied: and in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I keep myself.<a href="/2_corinthians/1-17.htm">2 Corinthians 1:17</a> When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be yea yea, and nay nay?<a href="/job/23-13.htm">Job 23:13</a> But he is in one mind, and who can turn him? and what his soul desireth, even that he doeth.that I may.<a href="/1_corinthians/9-12.htm">1 Corinthians 9:12</a> If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ.<a href="/1_timothy/5-14.htm">1 Timothy 5:14</a> I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.them.<a href="/galatians/1-7.htm">Galatians 1:7</a> Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.<a href="/philippians/1-15.htm">Philippians 1:15</a> Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:they glory.<a href="/2_corinthians/11-18.htm">2 Corinthians 11:18</a> Seeing that many glory after the flesh, I will glory also.<a href="/2_corinthians/5-12.htm">2 Corinthians 5:12</a> For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart.<a href="/2_corinthians/10-17.htm">2 Corinthians 10:17</a> But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_corinthians/11-10.htm">Boast</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-14.htm">Boasted</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-10.htm">Boasting</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-10.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-12.htm">Chance</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-5.htm">Claim</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-11.htm">Conduct</a> <a href="/romans/8-36.htm">Considered</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-6.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-2.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-14.htm">Equal</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-27.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-22.htm">Found</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-16.htm">Getting</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-17.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-12.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-16.htm">Line</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-6.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-22.htm">Matters</a> <a href="/acts/12-25.htm">Mission</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-11.htm">Occasion</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-12.htm">Opportunity</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-8.htm">Order</a> <a href="/romans/11-23.htm">Persist</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-10.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-9.htm">Recognized</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-9.htm">Regarded</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-1.htm">Terms</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-12.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/job/15-4.htm">Undermine</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-1.htm">Wherein</a> <a href="/romans/9-3.htm">Wishing</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/11-16.htm">Boast</a> <a href="/exodus/15-9.htm">Boasted</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-16.htm">Boasting</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-10.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/galatians/5-13.htm">Chance</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-9.htm">Claim</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-18.htm">Conduct</a> <a href="/galatians/2-9.htm">Considered</a> <a href="/galatians/5-4.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-6.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/philippians/2-6.htm">Equal</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-22.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-20.htm">Found</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-21.htm">Getting</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-16.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/galatians/3-2.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/numbers/21-13.htm">Line</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-1.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/colossians/2-23.htm">Matters</a> <a href="/galatians/2-8.htm">Mission</a> <a href="/galatians/5-13.htm">Occasion</a> <a href="/galatians/5-13.htm">Opportunity</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-16.htm">Order</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-20.htm">Persist</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/galatians/2-9.htm">Recognized</a> <a href="/galatians/4-18.htm">Regarded</a> <a href="/galatians/3-15.htm">Terms</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-13.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/job/15-4.htm">Undermine</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-21.htm">Wherein</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-32.htm">Wishing</a><div class="vheading2">2 Corinthians 11</div>1. <a href="/2_corinthians/11-1.htm">Out of his jealousy over the Corinthians, he enters into a forced commendation of himself,</a> 5. <a href="/2_corinthians/11-5.htm">of his equality with the chief apostles,</a> 7. <a href="/2_corinthians/11-7.htm">of his preaching the gospel to them freely, and without any charge to them;</a> 13. <a href="/2_corinthians/11-13.htm">showing that he was not inferior to those deceitful workers in any legal prerogative;</a> 23. <a href="/2_corinthians/11-23.htm">and in the service of Christ, and in all kinds of sufferings for his ministry, far superior.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This reflects his dedication to the gospel and his role as an apostle. His perseverance is reminiscent of other biblical figures who remained steadfast in their divine missions, such as Nehemiah rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem (<a href="/nehemiah/6-3.htm">Nehemiah 6:3</a>). Paul's determination is a model for believers to remain faithful in their calling, regardless of challenges.in order to undercut those Paul's intention is to expose and diminish the influence of false apostles. These individuals were attempting to undermine his authority and the true gospel message. The term "undercut" suggests a strategic move to weaken their position. This aligns with Paul's broader strategy of defending the truth, as seen in his other letters where he addresses false teachings (<a href="/galatians/1-6.htm">Galatians 1:6-9</a>).who want an opportunity The false apostles were seeking a platform or occasion to elevate themselves and gain credibility among the Corinthian believers. This reflects a common issue in the early church where individuals sought personal gain or recognition, contrary to the selfless nature of true Christian leadership. This desire for opportunity is contrasted with Paul's self-sacrificial approach to ministry (<a href="/1_corinthians/9-19.htm">1 Corinthians 9:19-23</a>).to be regarded as our equals These false teachers desired to be seen on the same level as Paul and his companions, who were genuine apostles. This reflects a deeper issue of pride and ambition, which is consistently warned against in scripture (<a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a>). The desire for equality in status, rather than in service or humility, reveals their misguided motives.in the things of which they boast The boasting of the false apostles likely centered around their credentials, spiritual experiences, or rhetorical skills. Paul frequently addresses the issue of boasting, emphasizing that true boasting should be in the Lord (<a href="/2_corinthians/10-17.htm">2 Corinthians 10:17</a>). This phrase highlights the contrast between worldly boasting and the humility that should characterize Christian leaders. Paul's own "boasting" is always rooted in his weaknesses and the power of Christ (<a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9-10</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of 2 Corinthians, addressing the church in Corinth. He is defending his ministry and apostleship against false apostles. 2. <a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a> A major city in ancient Greece, known for its wealth and immorality. The church in Corinth faced many challenges, including false teachings. 3. <a href="/topical/f/false_apostles.htm">False Apostles</a> Individuals who were misleading the Corinthian church by boasting about their credentials and trying to undermine Paul's authority.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_leadership.htm">Discernment in Leadership</a> Paul emphasizes the need for discernment in recognizing true spiritual leadership. Believers should evaluate leaders based on their adherence to the gospel and their character, not just their words or self-promotion. <a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_ministry.htm">Integrity in Ministry</a> Paul’s commitment to continue his work without giving false apostles an opportunity to boast highlights the importance of integrity. Christians are called to maintain integrity in their service to God, ensuring their actions align with their faith. <a href="/topical/b/boasting_in_the_lord.htm">Boasting in the Lord</a> The passage challenges believers to boast only in the Lord and His work, rather than in personal achievements or status. This aligns with the biblical principle that all glory belongs to God. <a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_deception.htm">Guarding Against Deception</a> The presence of false apostles in Corinth serves as a warning to guard against deception. Christians must be vigilant and grounded in Scripture to avoid being led astray by false teachings.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_corinthians_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Corinthians 11</a> <a href="/q/is_your_reward_in_heaven_truly_great.htm">How can I find strength in my weaknesses?</a> <a href="/q/who_were_the_early_super-apostles.htm">Who were the super-apostles in early Christianity?</a> <a href="/q/who_were_the_'super-apostles'.htm">2 Corinthians 11:5 – Who were the so-called “super-apostles,” and why do we lack clear historical confirmation of their identity or influence? </a> <a href="/q/why_is_paul's_2_cor_12_journey_unclear.htm">Why doesn't Paul clarify whether his experience in 2 Corinthians 12 was a physical or purely spiritual journey, and what evidence supports either view?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_corinthians/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) That I may cut off occasion from them which desire occasion.--It lies on the surface that the "occasion," or opening for attack, which his opponents had thus desired, was one against which he guarded himself by not taking money. They boasted of their own disinterestedness. They taunted him with his meanness in taking money from the Macedonian churches. The Apostle wishes, therefore, by persisting in his line of conduct, in spite of the appeals of a real or affected jealousy, to place himself on the same level with them, them on the same level with himself. The comparison between them must rest, he says, on other grounds. This seems the only tenable and coherent interpretation; nor is there any force in the objection which has been urged against it, that there is no evidence that the rival teachers did teach gratuitously. If this is a natural inference from St. Paul's language, and there is no evidence to the contrary, that is surely evidence enough. It may be added, however, that there is at least in favour of the interpretation here given, the evidence of antecedent probability. It was likely that those who claimed to be in some special sense followers of Christ, would at least affect to act on the words of Christ, "Freely ye have received, freely give." (See Note on <a href="/matthew/10-8.htm" title="Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely you have received, freely give.">Matthew 10:8</a>.) It was likely that those who, from another point of view, were representatives of the scribes of Judaism, should at least affect to act as the noblest of those scribes had acted, and to teach, not for payment, but for the love of teaching. That it was an affectation, and not a reality, we shall hereafter see reason to believe.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 12. - Occasion; rather, the occasion. Wherein they glory, they may be found even as we. "These new teachers boast to you how disinterested they are. Well, then, I have proved myself to be equally disinterested." But the words apparently involve a most stinging sarcasm. For these teachers were not in reality disinterested, though they boasted of being so; on the contrary, they were exacting, insolent, and tyrannical (ver. 20), and did not preach gratuitously (<a href="/1_corinthians/9-12.htm">1 Corinthians 9:12</a>), though they sneered at the apostle for doing so. Being radically false (vers. 12, 13), "while they were," as Theodoret says, "openly boasting, they were secretly taking money," and therefore were not "even as we." <a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/11-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. I will keep on doing ποιήσω (poiēsō) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. what Ὃ (Ho) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. I am doing, ποιῶ (poiō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. in order ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. to undercut ἐκκόψω (ekkopsō) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1581.htm">Strong's 1581: </a> To cut out (off, away), remove, prevent. From ek and kopto; to exscind; figuratively, to frustrate. those who τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. want θελόντων (thelontōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2309.htm">Strong's 2309: </a> To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. an opportunity ἀφορμήν (aphormēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_874.htm">Strong's 874: </a> From a compound of apo and hormao; a starting-point, i.e. an opportunity. to ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. be regarded as εὑρεθῶσιν (heurethōsin) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2147.htm">Strong's 2147: </a> A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find. our equals καθὼς (kathōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2531.htm">Strong's 2531: </a> According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the things ᾧ (hō) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. they boast about. καυχῶνται (kauchōntai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2744.htm">Strong's 2744: </a> To boast; I glory (exult) proudly. From some base akin to that of aucheo and euchomai; to vaunt. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_corinthians/11-12.htm">2 Corinthians 11:12 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/11-12.htm">2 Corinthians 11:12 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/11-12.htm">2 Corinthians 11:12 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/11-12.htm">2 Corinthians 11:12 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/11-12.htm">2 Corinthians 11:12 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_corinthians/11-12.htm">2 Corinthians 11:12 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_corinthians/11-12.htm">2 Corinthians 11:12 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_corinthians/11-12.htm">2 Corinthians 11:12 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_corinthians/11-12.htm">2 Corinthians 11:12 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_corinthians/11-12.htm">2 Corinthians 11:12 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-12.htm">NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 11:12 But what I do that I will (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_corinthians/11-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Corinthians 11:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 11:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_corinthians/11-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Corinthians 11:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 11:13" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>