2 Corinthians 11:9-11
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
9 And when I was with you and in need, I did not burden anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. So I refrained and will refrain from burdening you in any way.(A) 10 By the truth of Christ in me, this boast of mine shall not be silenced in the regions of Achaia.(B) 11 [a]And why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do!(C)
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- 11:11–12 Paul rejects lack of affection as his motive (possibly imputed to him by his opponents) and states his real motive, a desire to emphasize the disparity between himself and the others (cf. 2 Cor 11:19–21). The topic of his gratuitous service will be taken up once more in 2 Cor 12:13–18. 1 Cor 9:15–18 gives a different but complementary explanation of his motivation.
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