2 Corinthians 11:7-12

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7} Or did I commit a sin by humbling^(A) myself so that you might be exalted,^(B) because I preached the gospel of God to you free of charge?^(C) ^{Tools
8} I robbed other churches by taking pay from them to minister to you. ^{Tools
9} When I was present with you and in need, I did not burden anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia^(D) supplied my needs.^(E) I have kept myself, and will keep myself, from burdening you in any way. ^{Tools
10} As the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine will not be stopped^(a) in the regions of Achaia.^(F) ^{Tools
11} Why? Because I don’t love you? God knows I do!

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12} But I will continue to do what I am doing, in order to deny^(b) the opportunity of those who want an opportunity to be regarded just as our equals in what they boast about.

Footnotes:

a. 2 Corinthians 11:10: Or silenced

b. 2 Corinthians 11:12: Lit cut off

Cross references:

A. 2 Corinthians 11:7: Luke 14:11

B. 2 Corinthians 11:7: Luke 1:52

C. 2 Corinthians 11:7: Acts 18:3

D. 2 Corinthians 11:9: Acts 16:9

E. 2 Corinthians 11:9: Philippians 4:10

F. 2 Corinthians 11:10: Acts 18:12