2 Corinthians 11:12

2 Corinthians 11:12 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)And 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.
• English Standard Version (ESV)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.
• New King James Version (NKJV)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.

Context of 2 Corinthians 11:12

10As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this boasting in the regions of Achaia. 11Why? because I love you not? God knoweth. 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. 13For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. 14And no wonder; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.

2 Corinthians 11:12 word by word

ὃ δὲ ποιῶ, καὶ ποιήσω, ἵνα ἐκκόψω τὴν ἀφορμὴν τῶν θελόντων ἀφορμήν, ἵνα ἐν ᾧ καυχῶνται, εὑρεθῶσιν καθὼς καὶ ἡμεῖς.Read the interlinear

• Butδέde · thenG1161
• whatὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• doποιέωpoieō · to do/make: doG4160
• thatκαίkai · andG2532
• thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• offἐκκόπτωekkoptō · to preventG1581
• occasionἀφορμήaphormē · opportunityG874
• desireθέλωthelō ethelō · to will/desireG2309
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• gloryκαυχάομαιkauchaomai · to boastG2744
• foundεὑρίσκωheuriskō · to find/meetG2147
• asκαθώςkathōs · as/just asG2531
• weἡμεῖςhēmeis · weG2249

Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 11:12

• 2 Corinthians 11:9And when I was present with you, and in need, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me the brethren who came from Macedonia supplied: and in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome to you, and so will I keep myself .
• 2 Corinthians 1:17When I therefore was thus minded, did I do it lightly? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be yea yea, and nay nay?
• Job 23:13But he is in one mind, and who can turn him? and what his soul desireth, even that he doeth.
• 1 Corinthians 9:12If others are partakers of this right over you, are not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this right; but endure all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ.
• 1 Timothy 5:14I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, rule the house, give no occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.
• Galatians 1:7Which is not another; but there are some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.
• Philippians 1:15Some indeed preach Christ even from envy and strife; and some also from good will:
• 2 Corinthians 11:18Seeing that many glory after the flesh, I will glory also.
• 2 Corinthians 5:12For we commend not ourselves again to you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them who glory in appearance, and not in heart.
• 2 Corinthians 10:17But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
• 1 Corinthians 5:6Your boasting is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump?
• Galatians 6:13For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh.

Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 11:12

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 12But what I do, etc. - I act thus that I may cut off occasion of glorying, boasting, or calumniating from them - the false prophets and his partisans, who seek occasion - who would be glad that I should become chargeable to you, that it might in some sort vindicate them who exact much from you; for they bring you into bondage, and devour you, 2 Corinthians 11:20. Nothing could mortify these persons more than to find that the apostle did take nothing, and…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 12But what I do - The course of life which I have been pursuing I will continue to pursue. That is, I will continue to preach as I have done without demanding a support. I will labor with my own hands if necessary; I will preach without demanding rigidly what I might be entitled to. That I may cut off occasion - That I might give them no opportunity of accusing me of desiring to grow rich, and of calumniating me. Paul meant that they should have no…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. 12Paul refused support from the Corinthians (11:7–11) to demonstrate true Christian service. He wanted to contrast this with those who served to boast.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1212. I will do--I will continue to decline help. occasion--Greek, "the occasion," namely, of misrepresenting my motives, which would be afforded to my detractors, if I accepted help. that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we--Bengel joins this clause with "the occasion," namely, of glorying or boasting; the occasion "that they may be found (a point wherein they glory) even as we," that is, quite as disinterested, or virtually, quite as…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