What does 2 Corinthians 11:12 mean?

2 Corinthians 11:12 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply 2 Corinthians 11:12 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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.

10As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this boasting in the regions of Achaia.

11Wherefore? because I love you not? God knoweth.

12But 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.

13For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.

14And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.

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