2 Corinthians 11:9-12

Lamsa(i) 9 And when I came to you and was in need, I did not burden any of you for my wants were supplied by the brethren who came from Mac-e-doÆni-a : I have taken care of myself in every way and I will so continue to keep myself that I will not be a burden to you. 10 As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this boasting in the regions of A-chaÆia. 11 Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do love you. 12 But what I do, I will continue to do, so as to give no occasion to those who seek an occasion; and that, in whatever they boast, they may not be found equal to us;