2 Corinthians 11:16

Again I say, may no one think me to be a fool; and if otherwise, even as a fool receive me, that I also a little may boast.

Young's Literal Translation

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

15no great thing, then, if also his ministrants do transform themselves as ministrants of righteousness — whose end shall be according to their works.

17That which I speak, I speak not according to the Lord, but as in foolishness, in this the confidence of boasting;

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 11:1O that ye were bearing with me a little of the folly, but ye also do bear with me:

2 Corinthians 11:21in reference to dishonour I speak, how that we were weak, and in whatever any one is bold — in foolishness I say [it] — I also am bold.

2 Corinthians 12:11I have become a fool — boasting; ye — ye did compel me; for I ought by you to have been commended, for in nothing was I behind the very chiefest apostles — even if 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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