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2 Corinthians 11:10

As surely as the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine will not be silenced in the regions of Achaia.
2 Corinthians 11:10 · Berean Standard Bible
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  • WEB As the truth of Christ is in me, no one will stop me from this boasting in the regions of Achaia.
  • KJV As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this boasting in the regions of Achaia.
  • NKJV As the truth of Christ is in me, no one shall stop me from this boasting in the regions of Achaia.
  • NASB As the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine will not be stopped in the regions of Achaia.
  • NLT As surely as the truth of Christ is in me, no one in all of Greece will ever stop me from boasting about this.

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Paul solemnly affirms that no one in Achaia will rob him of this ground for boasting, namely preaching free of charge. He stands firm in his self-supporting policy.

Overview

Invoking the truthfulness of Christ within him, Paul declares his unpaid ministry a settled matter throughout Achaia. This 'boasting' is not pride but a defense of his integrity against critics. His consistency demonstrates that his motives were pure and his love genuine, unlike the greed of his opponents.

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  • Rom 9:1I speak the truth in Christ; I am not lying, as confirmed by my conscience in the Holy Spirit.
  • Rom 1:9God, whom I serve with my spirit in preaching the gospel of His Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you
  • Acts 18:12While Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews coordinated an attack on Paul and brought him before the judgment seat.
  • 2 Cor 1:23I call God as my witness that it was in order to spare you that I did not return to Corinth.
  • 1 Th 1:7–8As a result, you have become an example to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia.
  • 2 Cor 11:31The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, who is forever worthy of praise, knows that I am not lying.
  • 1 Th 2:5As you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. God is our witness!
  • Gal 1:20I assure you before God that what I am writing to you is no lie.
  • Rom 16:5Greet also the church that meets at their house. Greet my beloved Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia.
  • 2 Cor 10:15Neither do we boast beyond our limits in the labors of others. But we hope that as your faith increases, our area of influence among you will greatly increase as well,
  • 1 Tim 2:7For this reason I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a faithful and true teacher of the Gentiles. I am telling the truth; I am not lying about anything.
  • 2 Cor 9:2For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting to the Macedonians that since last year you in Achaia were prepared to give. And your zeal has stirred most of them to do likewise.
  • 2 Cor 12:19Have you been thinking all along that we were making a defense to you? We speak before God in Christ, and all of this, beloved, is to build you up.
  • 2 Cor 11:12But I will keep on doing what I am doing, in order to undercut those who want an opportunity to be regarded as our equals in the things of which they boast.
  • 1 Cor 9:15–18But I have not used any of these rights. And I am not writing this to suggest that something be done for me. Indeed, I would rather die than let anyone nullify my boast.
  • 1 Cor 16:15You know that Stephanas and his household were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. Now I urge you, brothers,
  • 2 Cor 1:1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God in Corinth, together with all the saints throughout Achaia:
  • Acts 18:27When Apollos resolved to cross over to Achaia, the brothers encouraged him and wrote to the disciples there to welcome him. On his arrival, he was a great help to those who by grace had believed.
  • 1 Th 2:10You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous, and blameless our conduct was among you who believed.
  • 2 Cor 11:16–17I repeat: Let no one take me for a fool. But if you do, then receive me as a fool, so that I too may boast a little.

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