2 Corinthians 11:14-16
J.B. Phillips New Testament
11-15 Does this mean that I do not love you? God knows it doesn’t, but I am determined to maintain this boast, so as to cut the ground from under the feet of those who profess to be God’s messengers on the same terms as I am. God’s messengers? They are counterfeits of the real thing, dishonest practitioners, “God’s messengers” only by their own appointment. Nor do their tactics surprise me when I consider how Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. It is only to be expected that his agents shall have the appearance of ministers of righteousness—but they will get their deserts one day.
If you like self-commendation, listen to mine!
16 Once more, let me advise you not to look upon me as a fool. Yet if you do, then listen to what this “fool” has to boast about.
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2 Corinthians 11:14-16
New International Version
14 And no wonder, for Satan(A) himself masquerades as an angel of light. 15 It is not surprising, then, if his servants also masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be what their actions deserve.(B)
Paul Boasts About His Sufferings
16 I repeat: Let no one take me for a fool.(C) But if you do, then tolerate me just as you would a fool, so that I may do a little boasting.
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