2 Corinthians 11:12
2 Corinthians 11:12 (KJV)
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.
2 Corinthians 11:12 (Literal)
12 But what I do in boasting I will continue to do in order to cut off any opportunity from them which are constantly seeking an opportunity to boast. Then those who boast may be assessed by the same standard as we.
CONTEXT- Satan's messengers
2 Corinthians 11:1-12:13
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The Structure of 2 Corinthians
A. 1:1-2 salutation
B. 1:3-14 deliverance in time of trouble
C. 1:15-2:2 second intended visit
D. 2:3-11 satan's devices
E. 2:12-4:18 Titus did not come but we are able ministers
F. 5:1-11 the tabernacle
G. 5:12-21 the ministry of reconciliation
G. 6:1-10 workers together
F. 6:11-18 the temple
E. 7:1-10:18 Titus came and we are able ministers
D. 11:1-12:13 satan's messengers
C. 12:14-13:4 third intended visit
B. 13:5-11 prove yourself in time of trouble
A. 13:12-14 salutation
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