2 Corinthians 11:11 cpdv — Why so? Is it because I do not love you? God knows I do.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Why so? Is it because I do not love you? God knows I do. "

— 2 Corinthians 11:11, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Corinthians 11 — Context

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I have taken from other churches, receiving a stipend from them to the benefit of your ministry.

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And when I was with you and in need, I was burdensome to no one. For the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied whatever was lacking to me. And in all things, I have kept myself, and I will keep myself, from being burdensome to you.

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The truth of Christ is in me, and so this glorying shall not be broken away from me in the regions of Achaia.

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Why so? Is it because I do not love you? God knows I do.

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But what I am doing, I will continue to do, so that I may take away an opportunity from those who desire an opportunity by which they may glory, so as to be considered to be like us.

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For false apostles, such as these deceitful workers, are presenting themselves as if they were Apostles of Christ.

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And no wonder, for even Satan presents himself as if he were an Angel of light.

2 Corinthians 11:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 11:11 say?
2 Corinthians 11:11 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Why so? Is it because I do not love you? God knows I do. ”
Where is 2 Corinthians 11:11 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 11:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 11, verse 11.
Who wrote 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55–56.
What is the book of 2 Corinthians about?
Paul's most personal letter — a defense of his ministry against "false apostles" and a window into the suffering, comfort, weakness, and strength of a true servant of Christ. It contains some of the New Testament's most striking words on generosity, reconciliation, and the new creation.
What are the major themes of 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians explores themes including Ministry, Suffering, Comfort, Reconciliation, Generosity, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Corinthians 11:11.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 11:11 in?
2 Corinthians 11:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Corinthians 11:11?
2 Corinthians 11:11 reads (CPDV): “Why so? Is it because I do not love you? God knows I do. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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