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I Won’t Stop This Boast, For It Cuts Off The Opportunity For False Apostles

10 As the truth of Christ is[a] in me, this boasting[b] will not be stopped for me in the regions of Achaia! 11 For what reason? Because I do not love you? God knows I do. 12 But what I am doing, I indeed will do in order that I may cut-off the opportunity[c] of the ones wanting an opportunity that they might be found to be just as also we in what they are boasting.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Corinthians 11:10 Same type of oath as in 1:18.
  2. 2 Corinthians 11:10 That is, the boast in supporting himself as he serves Christ. Paul would rather die than give it up, 1 Cor 9:15.
  3. 2 Corinthians 11:12 By not accepting money, Paul cuts off the opportunity for his opponents to be regarded as equal to him.

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