The Meaning of 2 Corinthians 11:10 Explained

2 Corinthians 11:10

KJV: As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this boasting 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.

ASV: As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this glorying in the regions of Achaia.

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CONTEXT: What is the Context of 2 Corinthians 11:10?

MEANING: What does 2 Corinthians 11:10 Mean?

WORDS: What do the individual words in 2 Corinthians 11:10 mean?

RELATIONS: What do the major concepts mean in 2 Corinthians 11:10?

KJV Reverse Interlinear

As the truth  of Christ  is  in  me,  no man  shall stop  {5625;5420:5691} me  of this  boasting  in  the regions  of Achaia. 

What does 2 Corinthians 11:10 Mean?

Context Summary

2 Corinthians 11:10-21 - Constrained To Silence Boasters
In vivid language, which proves how greatly he had been moved, the Apostle contrasts the false teachers who were injuring his converts with himself. They brought their disciples under bondage, exalted themselves, and lived in self-indulgence. He did not hesitate to unveil their true character and to designate them as emissaries of Satan. We need to fear a white devil even more than a black one. Satan conceals his deeds under the guise of an angel clothed in light; and as it is with him, so with his instruments; as their deeds are, so will be their end.
In the succeeding category, 2 Corinthians 11:16-21, Paul confesses freely that his words might seem in conflict with the humility that Jesus taught, and might savor of boastfulness and pride; but for the sake of the truth he stooped to the level of these false teachers, and adopted their own methods. Though he would not think of plundering or of smiting the disciples as these intruders did, yet he would meet the latter on their own ground. The proverb says, "Answer a fool according to his folly," and this is an exact description of the Apostle's defense. This much at least was clear: that the motive of his life was absolutely pure and selfless, and was capable of lifting him to a career of unparalleled heroism. [source]

Chapter Summary: 2 Corinthians 11

1  Out of his jealousy over the Corinthians, he enters into a forced commendation of himself,
5  of his equality with the chief apostles,
7  of his preaching the gospel to them freely, and without any charge to them;
13  showing that he was not inferior to those deceitful workers in any legal prerogative;
23  and in the service of Christ, and in all kinds of sufferings for his ministry, far superior

Greek Commentary for 2 Corinthians 11:10

No man shall stop me of this glorying [η καυχησις αυτη ου πραγησεται εις εμε]
More exactly, “This glorying shall not be fenced in as regards me.” Second future passive of πρασσω — phrassō to fence in, to stop, to block in. Old verb, only here in N.T. [source]
In the regions of Achaia [εν τοις κλιμασιν της Αχαιας]
Κλιμα — Klima from κλινω — klinō to incline, is Koiné{[28928]}š word for declivity slope, region (our climate). See chapter 1 Corinthians 9 for Paul‘s boast about preaching the gospel without cost to them. [source]
No man shall stop me of this boasting [ἡ καύχησις αὕτη οὐ φραγήσεται εἰς ἐμὲ]
Lit., this boasting shall not be blocked up as regards me. The boasting is that of preaching gratuitously. For the verb, compare Romans 3:19; Hebrews 11:33. [source]

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Acts 18:11 A year and six months [ενιαυτον και μηνας εχ]
Accusative of extent of time. How much time before this incident he had been there we do not know. He was in Corinth probably a couple of years in all. His work extended beyond the city (2 Corinthians 11:10) and there was a church in Cenchreae (Romans 16:1). [source]
Romans 15:23 Having no more any place in these regions [μηκετι τοπον εχων εν τοις κλιμασιν]
Surprising frankness that the average preacher would hardly use on such a matter. Paul is now free to come to Rome because there is no demand for him where he is. For κλιμα — klima (from κλινω — klinō to incline), slope, then tract of land, region, see already 2 Corinthians 11:10; Galatians 1:21 (the only N.T. examples). [source]
Romans 3:19 That every mouth may be stopped [ινα παν στομα πραγηι]
Purpose clause with ινα — hina and second aorist passive subjunctive of πρασσω — phrassō old verb to fence in, to block up. See note on 2 Corinthians 11:10. Stopping mouths is a difficult business. See note on Titus 1:11 where Paul uses επιστομιζειν — epistomizein (to stop up the mouth) for the same idea. Paul seems here to be speaking directly to Jews (τοις εν τωι νομωι — tois en tōi nomōi), the hardest to convince. With the previous proof on that point he covers the whole ground for he made the case against the Gentiles in Romans 1:18-32. [source]
1 Corinthians 15:31 I protest by that glorying in you [νη την υμετεραν καυχησιν]
No word for “I protest.” Paul takes solemn oath by the use of νη — nē (common in Attic) with the accusative. Only here in N.T., but in lxx (Genesis 42:15f.). For other solemn oaths by Paul see 2 Corinthians 1:18; 2 Corinthians 1:23; 2 Corinthians 11:10.; 2 Corinthians 11:31; Romans 9:1. For καυχησις — kauchēsis see note on 1 Thessalonians 2:19. The possessive pronoun (υμετεραν — humeteran) is objective as εμην — emēn in 1 Corinthians 11:24. [source]
Galatians 1:21 Regions [κλίματα]
PoComp. Romans 15:23; 2 Corinthians 11:10. Κλΐμα , originally an inclination or slope of ground: the supposed slope of the earth from the equator to the pole. The ancient geographers ran imaginary parallel lines from the equator toward the pole, and the spaces or zones or regions between these lines, viewed in their slope or inclination toward the pole, were κλίματα . The word came to signify the temperature of these zones, hence our climate. In Chaucer's treatise on the Astrolabe, chapter 39 is headed “Description of the Meridional Lyne, of Longitudes and Latitudes of Cities and Towns from on to another of Clymatz.” He says: “The longitude of a clymat is a lyne imagined fro est to west, y-lyke distant by-twene them alle. The latitude of a clymat is a lyne imagined fro north to south the space of the erthe, fro the byginning of the firste clymat unto the verrey ende of the same clymat, even directe agayns the pole artik.” In poetical language, “climes” is used for regions of the earth, as Milton:“Whatever clime the sun's bright circle warms.” [source]
Galatians 1:21 Into the region of Syria and Cilicia [εις τα κλιματα της Σψριας και της Κιλικιας]
This statement agrees with the record in Acts 9:30. On κλιματα — klimata see note on 2 Corinthians 11:10. Paul was not idle, but at work in Tarsus and the surrounding country. [source]
1 Timothy 1:10 The sound doctrine [τῇ ὑγιαινούσῃ διδασκαλίᾳ]
A phrase peculiar to the Pastorals. Ὑγιαίνειν tobe in good health, Luke 5:31; Luke 7:10; 3 John 1:2. oP. Quite frequent in lxx, and invariably in the literal sense. Often in salutations or dismissals. See 9:19; 2Samuel href="/desk/?q=2sa+14:8&sr=1">2 Samuel 14:8; Exodus 4:18. In the Pastorals, the verb, which occurs eight times, is six times associated with διδασκαλία teachingor λόγοι wordsand twice with ἐν τῇ πίστει or τῇ πίστει inthe faith. The sound teaching (comp. διδαχή teaching 2 Timothy 4:2; Titus 1:9) which is thus commended is Paul's, who teaches in Christ's name and by his authority (2 Timothy 1:13; 2 Timothy 2:2, 2 Timothy 2:8). In all the three letters it is called ἀλη.θεια or ἡ ἀλήθεια thetruth, the knowledge ( ἐπίγνωσις ) of which is bound up with salvation. See 1 Timothy 2:4; 2 Timothy 2:25; 2 Timothy 3:7; Titus 1:1. As truth it is sound or healthful. It is the object of faith. To be sound in the faith is, practically, to follow ( παρακολουθεῖν ) sound teaching or the truth. The subjective characteristic of Christians is εὐσέβεια or θεοσέβεια godlinessor piety (1 Timothy 2:2, 1 Timothy 2:10; 1 Timothy 3:16; 1 Timothy 4:7, 1 Timothy 4:8; 1 Timothy 6:6, 1 Timothy 6:11); and the teaching and knowledge of the truth are represented as κατ ' εὐσέβειαν accordingto godliness (1 Timothy 6:3; Titus 1:1). Comp. εὐσεβεῖν toshow piety, 1 Timothy 5:4. εὐσεβῶς ζῇν to live godly, 2 Timothy 3:12; Titus 2:12; and βίον διάγειν ἐν πάσῃ εὐσεβείᾳ tolead a life in all godliness, 1 Timothy 2:2. The contents of this sound teaching which is according to godliness are not theoretical or dogmatic truth, but Christian ethics, with faith and love. See 1 Timothy 1:14; 1 Timothy 2:15; 1 Timothy 4:12; 1 Timothy 6:11; 2 Timothy 1:13; 2 Timothy 3:10; Titus 2:2. Ἁλήθεια truthis used of moral things, rather than in the high religious sense of Paul. Comp., for instance, Romans 3:7; Romans 9:1; 1 Corinthians 5:8; 2 Corinthians 4:2; 2 Corinthians 11:10; Galatians 2:5; Ephesians 4:21, Ephesians 4:24; and 2 Timothy 2:25, 2 Timothy 2:26; 2 Timothy 3:7(comp. 2 Timothy 3:1-9); 2 Timothy 4:3, 2 Timothy 4:4; Titus 1:12(comp. Titus 1:11, Titus 1:15); Titus 2:4(comp. Titus 2:1, Titus 2:3); Titus 3:1. Whoever grasps the truth has faith (2 Timothy 1:13; 2 Timothy 2:18; 2 Timothy 3:8; Titus 1:3f.). That the ethical character of faith is emphasized, appears from the numerous expressions regarding the false teachers, as 1 Timothy 1:19; 1 Timothy 4:1; 1 Timothy 5:8, 1 Timothy 5:12; 1 Timothy 6:10, 1 Timothy 6:21. There is a tendency to objectify faith, regarding it as something believed rather than as the act of believing. See 1 Timothy 1:19; 1 Timothy 4:1; 1 Timothy 6:10, 1 Timothy 6:21; Titus 1:4. In comparing the ideal of righteousness (1 Timothy 1:9) with that of Paul, note that it is not denied that Christ is the source of true righteousness; but according to Paul, the man who is not under the law is the man who lives by faith in Christ. Paul emphasizes this. It is faith in Christ which sets one free from the law. Here, the man for whom the law is not made (1 Timothy 1:9) is the man who is ethically conformed to the norm of sound teaching. The two conceptions do not exclude each other: the sound teaching is according to the gospel (1 Timothy 1:11), but the point of emphasis is shifted.| [source]
Hebrews 11:33 Stopped [ἔφραξαν]
The verb means to fence in; block up. Rare in N.T. See Romans 3:19; 2 Corinthians 11:10, and comp. φραγμός afence, Matthew 21:33; Ephesians 2:14. Occasionally in lxx, as Job 38:8; Proverbs 21:13; Zechariah 14:5. The reference is no doubt to Daniel, Daniel 6:22; comp. 1 Maccabees 2:60. [source]

What do the individual words in 2 Corinthians 11:10 mean?

Is [the] truth of Christ in me that the boasting this not will be sealed up of mine the regions - of Achaia
ἔστιν ἀλήθεια Χριστοῦ ἐν ἐμοὶ ὅτι ἡ καύχησις αὕτη οὐ φραγήσεται εἰς ἐμὲ τοῖς κλίμασιν τῆς Ἀχαΐας

ἀλήθεια  [the]  truth 
Parse: Noun, Nominative Feminine Singular
Root: ἀλήθεια  
Sense: objectively.
Χριστοῦ  of  Christ 
Parse: Noun, Genitive Masculine Singular
Root: Χριστός  
Sense: Christ was the Messiah, the Son of God.
ἐμοὶ  me 
Parse: Personal / Possessive Pronoun, Dative 1st Person Singular
Root: ἐγώ  
Sense: I, me, my.
ὅτι  that 
Parse: Conjunction
Root: ὅτι  
Sense: that, because, since.
καύχησις  boasting 
Parse: Noun, Nominative Feminine Singular
Root: καύχησις  
Sense: the act of glorying.
αὕτη  this 
Parse: Demonstrative Pronoun, Nominative Feminine Singular
Root: οὗτος  
Sense: this.
φραγήσεται  will  be  sealed  up 
Parse: Verb, Future Indicative Passive, 3rd Person Singular
Root: φράσσω  
Sense: to fence in, block up, stop up, close up.
ἐμὲ  mine 
Parse: Personal / Possessive Pronoun, Accusative 1st Person Singular
Root: ἐγώ  
Sense: I, me, my.
κλίμασιν  regions 
Parse: Noun, Dative Neuter Plural
Root: κλίμα  
Sense: an inclination, slope, declivity.
τῆς  - 
Parse: Article, Genitive Feminine Singular
Root: ὁ  
Sense: this, that, these, etc.
Ἀχαΐας  of  Achaia 
Parse: Noun, Genitive Feminine Singular
Root: Ἀχαί̈α  
Sense: in a restricted sense, the maritime region of northern Peloponnesus.

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