2 Corinthians 11:10 “As surely as the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine will…”

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.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this boasting in the regions of Achaia.

World English Bible

As the truth of Christ is in me, no one will stop me from this boasting in the regions of Achaia.

American Standard Version

As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this glorying in the regions of Achaia.

Geneva Bible 1599

The trueth of Christ is in me, that this reioycing shall not be shut vp against me in the regions of Achaia.

Darby Translation

[The] truth of Christ is in me that this boasting shall not be stopped as to me in the regions of Achaia.

Young's Literal Translation

The truth of Christ is in me, because this boasting shall not be stopped in regard to me in the regions of Achaia;

Bible in Basic English

As the true word of Christ is in me, I will let no man take from me this my cause of pride in the country of Achaia.

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Cross references

“the truth”

Romans 9:1 Romans 1:9 2 Corinthians 1:23 2 Corinthians 11:31 2 Corinthians 12:19 Galatians 1:20

Romans 9:1 · BSB

I speak the truth in Christ; I am not lying, as confirmed by my conscience in the Holy Spirit.

Romans 1:9 · BSB

God, whom I serve with my spirit in preaching the gospel of His Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you

2 Corinthians 1:23 · BSB

I call God as my witness that it was in order to spare you that I did not return to Corinth.

2 Corinthians 11:31 · BSB

The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, who is forever worthy of praise, knows that I am not lying.

2 Corinthians 12:19 · BSB

Have 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.

Galatians 1:20 · BSB

I assure you before God that what I am writing to you is no lie.

“no man shall stop me of this boasting”

2 Corinthians 11:12 2 Corinthians 10:15 1 Corinthians 9:15–18 2 Corinthians 11:16 2 Corinthians 11:17

2 Corinthians 11:12 · BSB

But 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.

2 Corinthians 10:15 · BSB

Neither 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 Corinthians 9:15–18 · BSB

But 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.

2 Corinthians 11:16 · BSB

I 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.

2 Corinthians 11:17 · BSB

In this confident boasting of mine, I am not speaking as the Lord would, but as a fool.

“the regions”

Acts 18:12 2 Corinthians 1:1 2 Corinthians 9:2 Acts 18:27 Romans 16:5 1 Corinthians 16:15

Acts 18:12 · BSB

While Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews coordinated an attack on Paul and brought him before the judgment seat.

2 Corinthians 1:1 · BSB

Paul, 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:

2 Corinthians 9:2 · BSB

For 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.

Acts 18:27 · BSB

When 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.

Romans 16:5 · BSB

Greet also the church that meets at their house. Greet my beloved Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia.

1 Corinthians 16:15 · BSB

You 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,

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

9And when I was with you and in need, I was not a burden to anyone; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have refrained from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so.

11Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do!

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