2 Corinthians 11:12 - The Text-Critical English New Testament

¹² But what I am doing I will continue to do, so that I may deny any opportunity to those who want to be regarded as our equals in what they boast about.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹² 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.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹² But what I do, I will continue to do, [for I am determined to maintain this independence] in order to cut off the claim of those who would like [to find an occasion and incentive] to claim that in their boasted [mission] they work on the same terms that we do.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹² 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.

Common English Bible

¹² But I’m going to continue to do what I’m doing. I want to contradict the claims of the people who want to be treated like they are the same as us because of what they brag about.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹² 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.

2 Corinthians 11:12 Cross References

Matthew 26:16

And from then on he was looking for an opportunity to betray Jesus.

1 Corinthians 5:6

Your boasting is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven leavens the whole lump?

1 Corinthians 9:12

If others have a share in this right over you, do not we have it even more? Nevertheless, we have not made use of this right, but we endure everything so that we may not give any hindrance to the gospel of Christ.

2 Corinthians 1:17

Was I vacillating when I planned to do this? Or do I make my plans in a worldly manner, ready to say “Yes” and “No” at the same time?

2 Corinthians 10:17

But, “Let him who boasts, boast in the Lord.”

2 Corinthians 11:18

Since many boast according to the flesh, I too will boast.

2 Corinthians 11:9

When I was with you and in need, I did not burden anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied what I needed. I kept myself from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so.

2 Corinthians 5:12

For we are not commending ourselves to you again, but we are giving you an opportunity to boast about us, so that you may be able to answer those who boast about outward appearances and not about matters of the heart.

Galatians 1:7

not that there is another gospel, but there are some who are troubling you and wish to pervert the gospel of Christ.

1 Timothy 5:14

So I advise the younger widows to marry, bear children, and manage their households, so as to give the adversary no opportunity to revile us.