2 Corinthians 11:10

2 Corinthians 11:10 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this boasting in the regions of Achaia.
• English Standard Version (ESV)As the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine will not be silenced in the regions of Achaia.
• New King James Version (NKJV)As the truth of Christ is in me, no one shall stop me from this boasting in the regions of Achaia.
• New Living Translation (NLT)As surely as the truth of Christ is in me, no one in all of Greece will ever stop me from boasting about this.

Context of 2 Corinthians 11:10

8I robbed other churches by receiving support from them so as to serve you. 9And when I was with you and needed something, I was not a burden to anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied what I needed. I have kept myself from being a burden to you in any way, and will continue to do so. As surely as the truth of Christ is in me, nobody in the regions of Achaia will stop this boasting of mine. 11Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do! 12And I will keep on doing what I am doing in order to cut the ground from under those who want an opportunity to be considered equal with us in the things they boast about.

2 Corinthians 11:10 word by word

ἔστιν ἀλήθεια Χριστοῦ ἐν ἐμοὶ ὅτι ἡ καύχησις αὕτη οὐ φραγήσεται εἰς ἐμὲ ἐν τοῖς κλίμασιν τῆς Ἀχαΐας.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Asὅτιhoti · that/since: thatG3754
• the truthἀλήθειαalētheia · truthG225
• of ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
• isεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• meἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• no manοὐou · noG3756
• shall stopσφραγίζωsphragizō · to sealG4972
• ·εἰςeis · towardG1519
• of thisοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• boastingὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• boastingκαύχησιςkauchēsis · prideG2746
• the regionsκλίμαklima · regionG2824
• of AchaiaἈχαΐαAchaia · AchaiaG882

Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 11:10

• 2 Corinthians 11:31The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, who is to be praised forever, knows that I am not lying.
• 2 Corinthians 1:23I call God as my witness—and I stake my life on it—that it was in order to spare you that I did not return to Corinth.
• 2 Corinthians 12:19Have you been thinking all along that we have been defending ourselves to you? We have been speaking in the sight of God as those in Christ; and everything we do, dear friends, is for your strengthening.
• Romans 1:9God, whom I serve in my spirit in preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you
• Romans 9:1I speak the truth in Christ—I am not lying, my conscience confirms it through the Holy Spirit—
• Galatians 1:20I assure you before God that what I am writing you is no lie.
• 1 Thessalonians 2:5You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed—God is our witness.
• 1 Timothy 2:7And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle—I am telling the truth, I am not lying—and a true and faithful teacher of the Gentiles.
• 2 Corinthians 11:12And I will keep on doing what I am doing in order to cut the ground from under those who want an opportunity to be considered equal with us in the things they boast about.
• 2 Corinthians 10:15Neither do we go beyond our limits by boasting of work done by others. Our hope is that, as your faith continues to grow, our sphere of activity among you will greatly expand,
• 1 Corinthians 9:15But I have not used any of these rights. And I am not writing this in the hope that you will do such things for me, for I would rather die than allow anyone to deprive me of this boast.
• 2 Corinthians 1:1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God in Corinth, together with all his holy people throughout Achaia:
• 2 Corinthians 9:2For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting about it to the Macedonians, telling them that since last year you in Achaia were ready to give; and your enthusiasm has stirred most of them to action.
• Acts 18:12While Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews of Corinth made a united attack on Paul and brought him to the place of judgment.
• Romans 16:5Greet also the church that meets at their house. Greet my dear friend Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia.
• 1 Corinthians 16:15You know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the Lord’s people. I urge you, brothers and sisters,

Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 11:10

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 10As the truth of Christ is in me - · The truth of Christ is in me. That is: I speak as becomes a Christian man, and as influenced by the Gospel of Christ. It is a solemn form of asseveration, if not to be considered in the sense of an oath. In the regions of Achaia - The whole of the Peloponnesus, or Morea, in which the city of Corinth stood. From this it appears that he had received no help from any of the other Churches in the whole of that district.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 10As the truth of Christ is in me - That is, I solemnly declare this as in the presence of Christ. As I am a Christian man; as I feel bound to declare the truth, and as I must answer to Christ. It is a solemn form of asseveration, equal to an oath; see the note on Romans 9:1; compare 1 Timothy 2:7. No man shall stop me … - Margin, “This boasting shall not be stopped in me;” see the note on 1 Corinthians 9:15. The idea here is, that Paul was solemnly…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 5-15Verses 5-15 It is far better to be plain in speech, yet walking openly and consistently with the gospel, than to be admired by thousands, and be lifted up in pride, so as to disgrace the gospel by evil tempers and unholy lives. The apostle would not give room for any to accuse him of worldly designs in preaching the gospel, that others who opposed him at Corinth, might not in this respect gain advantage against him. Hypocrisy may be looked for, especially…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-33In this section, Paul defends his role as an apostle. These chapters present several issues due to a noticeable change in tone and style. Chapters 1–9 express joy from sinners reconciling with God and the Corinthians reconciling with Paul. However, from this point, Paul becomes defensive. These chapters contain harsh words, bitter accusations, passionate irony, and rebuke. The significant shift at 10:1 has led to various explanations: These chapters might…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1010. Greek, "There is (the) truth of Christ in me that," &c. (Ro 9:1). no man shall stop me of--The oldest manuscripts read, "This boasting shall not be shut (that is, stopped) as regards me." "Boasting is as it were personified ... shall not have its mouth stopped as regards me" [Alford].Read the comment

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Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 11

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings