2 Corinthians 11:12
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.
Context
This verse from 2 Corinthians Chapter 11 connects to 10 cross-references. Paul's 'foolish' boasting: he is presenting the Corinthians as a pure virgin to Christ, and fears they will be deceived as Eve was. He argues his apostleship against the 'super-apostles.' His résumé of suffering: five times forty lashes, three times …
Other Translations
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.
and what I do, I also will do, that I may cut off the occasion of those wishing an occasion, that in that which they boast they may be found according as we also;
But what I do, that I will go on doing, so that I may give no chance to those who are looking for one; so that, in the cause of their pride, they may be seen to be the same as we are.
Cross References
If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; …
Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump?
But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world …
For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory …
Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.
But he is in one mind, and who can turn him? and what his soul desireth, even that he doeth.
Seeing that many glory after the flesh, I will glory also.
And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking …
But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may …