2 Corinthians 11:10
As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this boasting in the regions of Achaia.
2 Corinthians 11:10 in other translations
| BSB | As surely as the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine will not be silenced in the regions of Achaia. |
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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. |
| ASV | As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this glorying in the regions of Achaia. |
| YLT | The truth of Christ is in me, because this boasting shall not be stopped in regard to me in the regions of Achaia; |
| DARBY | The truth of Christ is in me that this boasting shall not be stopped as to me in the regions of Achaia. |
| BBE | 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. |
| Webster | As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this boasting in the regions of Achaia. |
What does 2 Corinthians 11:10 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain
Barnes' Notes
No man shall stop me, etc. Marg., this boasting shall not be stopped in me. Rom 9:15. The idea here is, that Paul was solemnly determined that the same thing should continue. He had not been burdensome to any, and he was resolved that he would not be. Rather than be burdensome he had laboured with his own hands, and he meant to do it still. No man in all Achaia should ever have reason to say that he had been an idler, and had been supported by the churches when he was doing nothing. It was the fixed and settled purpose of his life never to be burdensome to any man. What a noble resolution! How fixed were the principles of his life! And what an instance of magnanimous self-denial and of elevated purpose! Every man, minister or otherwise, should adopt a similar resolution. He should resolve to receive nothing for which he has not rendered a fair equivalent; and resolve, if he has health, never to be a burden to his friends or to the church of God. And even if sick he may yet feel that he is not burdensome to others. If he is gentle and grateful; if he makes no unnecessary care; and especially if he furnishes an example of patience and piety, and seeks the blessing of God on his benefactors, he furnishes them what they will usually esteem an ample equivalent. No man need be burdensome to his friends; and all should resolve that by the grace of God they never will be. There is considerable variety in the MSS. here, (see Mill on the place,) but in regard to the general sense there can be no doubt. Nothing should ever hinder this boasting; nothing should deprive him of the privilege of saying that he had not been a burden.
In the regions of Achaia. Achaia was that part of Greece of which Corinth was the capital. Acts 18:12.
(1) "no man" "this boasting shall not be stopped in me" (+) "boasting" "glorying"
Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 2 Corinthians 11:5-15
It is far better to be plain in speech, yet walking openly and consistently with the gospel, than to be admired by thousands, and be lifted up in pride, so as to disgrace the gospel by evil tempers and unholy lives. The apostle would not give room for any to accuse him of worldly designs in preaching the gospel, that others who opposed him at Corinth, might not in this respect gain advantage against him. Hypocrisy…
2 Corinthians 11:10 in the original Greek
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Cross references for 2 Corinthians 11:10
- Romans 9:1
I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost,
- Acts 18:12
And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat,
- Romans 1:9
For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers;
- 2 Corinthians 1:23
Moreover I call God for a record upon my soul, that to spare you I came not as yet unto Corinth.
- 2 Corinthians 11:31
The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which is blessed for evermore, knoweth that I lie not.
- Acts 18:27
And when he was disposed to pass into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him: who, when he was come, helped them much which had believed through grace:
- 1 Corinthians 9:15-18
But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void. For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me. What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel.
- Galatians 1:20
Now the things which I write unto you, behold, before God, I lie not.
- 2 Corinthians 11:12
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.
- Romans 16:5
Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.
- 2 Corinthians 12:19
Again, think ye that we excuse ourselves unto you? we speak before God in Christ: but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:10
Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe:
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
31; 1:23; 12:19; Ro 1:9; 9:1; Ga 1:20; 1Th 2:5,10; 1Ti 2:7
no man shall stop me of this boasting. Gr. this boastingshall not be stopped in me.
12,16,17; 10:15; 1Co 9:15-18
the regions.
1:1; 9:2; Ac 18:12,27; Ro 16:5; 1Co 16:15; 1Th 1:7,8
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Context
- 2 Corinthians 11:9
And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me the brethren which came from Macedonia supplied: and in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I keep myself.
- 2 Corinthians 11:10
As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this boasting in the regions of Achaia.
- 2 Corinthians 11:11
Wherefore? because I love you not? God knoweth.
2 Corinthians 11:10 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Es la verdad de Cristo en mí, que esta gloria no me será cerrada en las partes de Acaya. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Comme la vérité de Christ est en moi, cette gloire ne me sera pas interdite dans les contrées de l’Achaïe. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Die Wahrheit Christi ist in mir, daß mir dieses Rühmen nicht verwehrt werden soll in den Gegenden von Achaja! |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Est veritas Christi in me, quoniam hæc gloriatio non infringetur in me in regionibus Achaiæ. |