2 Corinthians 11:12 - Revised Standard Version CI

¹² And what I do 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.

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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

Job 23:13

But he is unchangeable and who can turn him? What he desires, that he does.

Matthew 26:16

And from that moment he sought an opportunity to betray him.

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 share this rightful claim upon you, do not we still more? Nevertheless, we have not made use of this right, but we endure anything rather than put an obstacle in the way of the gospel of Christ.

2 Corinthians 1:17

Was I vacillating when I wanted to do this? Do I make my plans like a worldly man, ready to say Yes and No at once?

2 Corinthians 10:17

“Let him who boasts, boast of the Lord.”

2 Corinthians 11:18

since many boast of worldly things, I too will boast.)

2 Corinthians 11:9

And when I was with you and was in want, I did not burden any one, for my needs were supplied by the brethren who came from Macedonia. So I refrained and will refrain from burdening you in any way.

2 Corinthians 5:12

We are not commending ourselves to you again but giving you cause to be proud of us, so that you may be able to answer those who pride themselves on a man's position and not on his heart.

Galatians 1:7

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

1 Timothy 5:14

So I would have younger widows marry, bear children, rule their households, and give the enemy no occasion to revile us.