‏ 2 Corinthians 11:12

 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 (Mt 3:10; 5:30). See 2Co 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.

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