A.T. Robertson Commentary 2 Corinthians 11:12

A.T. Robertson Commentary

2 Corinthians 11:12

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
A.T. Robertson
A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson Commentary

2 Corinthians 11:12

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them that desire an occasion; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we." — 2 Corinthians 11:12 (ASV)

That I may cut off occasion (ινα εκκοψω την αφορμην). Purpose clause with ινα and first aorist active subjunctive of εκκοπτω, old verb to cut out or off (Matthew 3:10; Matthew 5:30). See 2 Corinthians 5:12 for αφορμην.

From them which desire an occasion (των θελοντων αφορμην). Ablative case after εκκοψω. There are always some hunting for occasions to start something against preachers.

They may be found (ευρεθωσιν). First aorist passive subjunctive of ευρισκω, to find with final conjunction ινα.