2 Corinthians 11:12 Cross References - RKJNT

¹² But what I do, that I will continue to do, that I may undermine the claim of those who desire opportunity to be regarded as our equals in that of which they boast.

⁶ Your boasting is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven leavens the whole lump?

¹² If others share this rightful claim upon you, do we not have a greater claim? Nevertheless, we have not used this right, but endure all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ.

¹⁷ When I planned this, did I do it lightly? or the things that I plan, do I plan according to the flesh, that I should say yes, yes when I may mean no, no?

¹² For we do not commend ourselves to you again, but give you occasion to be proud of us, that you may have something to answer those who take pride in appearance, and not in the heart.

¹⁷ But he who boasts, let him boast in the Lord.

⁹ And when I was present with you, and in want, I burdened no man: for that which I lacked the brethren who came from Macedonia supplied: and in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome to you, and so I will continue to do.

¹⁸ Seeing that many boast according to the flesh, I will boast also.

⁷ Which is not truly another; but there are some who trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.

¹³ For not even those who are circumcised keep the law; but they desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh. ¹⁴ But God forbid that I should glory, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified to me, and I to the world.

¹⁵ Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry; and some also from good will; ¹⁶ The later out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defence of the gospel: ¹⁷ The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my imprisonment ¹⁸ What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and in this I rejoice, yea, and will rejoice. ¹⁹ For I know that this shall turn out for my deliverance through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, ²⁰ According to my earnest expectation and hope, that in nothing shall I be ashamed, but that with all boldness, now as always, Christ shall be exalted in my body, whether by life, or by death. ²¹ For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. ²² But if I live in the flesh, that means fruitful labour for me: yet what I shall choose I do not know. ²³ For I am hard-pressed between the two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: ²⁴ Nevertheless, to remain in the flesh is more necessary for you. ²⁵ And having this confidence, I know that I shall remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy in the faith; ²⁶ That in me your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ, through my coming to you again. ²⁷ Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or am absent, I may hear of you, that you are standing fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel; ²⁸ And in no way terrified by your adversaries: which is to them a sign of their destruction, but to you of your salvation, and that from God. ²⁹ For to you it is granted on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for his sake; ³⁰ Having the same conflict which you saw to be mine, and now hear to be mine still.

¹⁴ Therefore, I want the younger women to marry, bear children, guide the house, and give the adversary no occasion to speak reproachfully.