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2 Corinthians 11:15-17
Christian Standard Bible
2 Corinthians 11:15-17
Christian Standard Bible
15 So it is no great surprise if his servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their end will be according to their works.(A)
Paul’s Sufferings for Christ
16 I repeat: Let no one consider me a fool. But if you do, at least accept me as a fool so that I can also boast a little. 17 What I am saying in this matter[a] of boasting, I don’t speak as the Lord would, but as it were, foolishly.
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2 Corinthians 11:15-17
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2 Corinthians 11:15-17
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15 It is not surprising, then, if his servants also masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be what their actions deserve.(A)
Paul Boasts About His Sufferings
16 I repeat: Let no one take me for a fool.(B) But if you do, then tolerate me just as you would a fool, so that I may do a little boasting. 17 In this self-confident boasting I am not talking as the Lord would,(C) but as a fool.(D)
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