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29 Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is led to sin, and I am not indignant?(A)

Paul’s Boast: His Weakness.[a] 30 If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness. 31 [b]The God and Father of the Lord Jesus knows, he who is blessed forever, that I do not lie.

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Footnotes

  1. 11:30–12:10 The second part of Paul’s boast, marked by a change of style and a shift in focus. After recalling the project in which he is engaged, he states a new topic: his weaknesses as matter for boasting. Everything in this section, even the discussion of privileges and distinctions, will be integrated into this perspective.
  2. 11:31–32 The episode at Damascus is symbolic. It aptly illustrates Paul’s weakness but ends in deliverance (cf. 2 Cor 4:7–11).

29 Who is weak, and I do not feel weak?(A) Who is led into sin,(B) and I do not inwardly burn?

30 If I must boast, I will boast(C) of the things that show my weakness.(D) 31 The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, who is to be praised forever,(E) knows(F) that I am not lying.

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