2 Corinthians 11:15-17
New Testament for Everyone
15 so it isn’t surprising if his servants transform themselves to look like servants of righteousness. They will end up where their deeds are taking them.
The boasting of a reluctant fool
16 I’ll say it again: don’t let anyone think I’m a fool! But if they do—well, all right then, welcome me as a fool, so that I can do a little bit of boasting! 17 What I’m going to say now, I’m not saying as if it came from the Lord, but as if I was a fool, as if I really did want to indulge myself in this kind of boasting.
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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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