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.
But I'm going to keep doing exactly what I'm doing so I can shut down these people who are looking for any excuse to come for me. I want to expose them, show that they're not actually any better than us when it comes to the things they're bragging about.
Paul's keeping his standards high to expose the fake flex of his critics.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, the Apostle Paul was writing his second letter to the Corinthians to defend his ministry against false teachers who were infiltrating the church and boasting about their credentials. These opponents were seeking opportunities to discredit Paul, so he explains that he will continue his practices to prevent them from finding any fault in him. Paul's goal was to show that in their areas of pride, they were no different from him, emphasizing true apostleship through humility and sacrifice.
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