2 Corinthians 11:16

I say again, Let no man think me a fool; but if you do, receive me as a fool, that I too may boast a little.

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, that I may boast myself a little.

In Context

15Therefore it is no surprise if his servants are also disguised as servants of righteousness; their end shall be according to their works.

17That which I am speaking, I do not speak with the Lord's authority, but, as it were, foolishly, in boastful confidence.

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 11:1I wish you would bear with me a little in my folly: and indeed you are bearing with me.

2 Corinthians 11:21To my shame, I must say, we were too weak to do that. Yet in whatever else anyone dares to boast, (I speak foolishly,) I also dare to boast.

2 Corinthians 12:11I have made a fool of myself; you have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended by you: for in nothing am I behind these superlative apostles, though I am nothing.

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 11:6-16

The Apostle Asserts His Claims. ( a. d. 57.) 5 For I suppose I was not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles. 6 But though I be rude in speech, yet not in knowledge; but we have been thoroughly made manifest among you in all things. 7 Have I committed an offence in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I have preached to you the gospel of God freely? 8 I robbed other churches, taking wages of them, to do you service. 9 And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that… Read the whole commentary →

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