2 Corinthians 11:12 · 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.”
— 2 Corinthians 11:12
Wherefore? because I love you not? God knoweth.
For such {are} false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.
2 Corinthians 11 — Context
As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this boasting in the regions of Achaia. {no man...: Gr. this boasting shall not be stopped in me}
11Wherefore? because I love you not? God knoweth.
12But 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.
13For such {are} false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.
14And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.
Cross References
1 Corinthians 9:12
If others be partakers of {this} power over you, {are} not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ.
1 Corinthians 5:6
Your glorying {is} not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump?
2 Corinthians 10:17
But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
Philippians 1:15-30
Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:
2 Corinthians 11:18
Seeing that many glory after the flesh, I will glory also.
2 Corinthians 11:9
And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me the brethren which came from Macedonia supplied: and in all {things} I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and {so} will I keep {myself}.
1 Timothy 5:14
I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully. {to speak...: Gr. for their railing}
2 Corinthians 5:12
For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to {answer} them which glory in appearance, and not in heart. {in appearance: Gr. in the face}