2 Corinthians 11:16
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.
Context
This verse from 2 Corinthians Chapter 11 connects to 6 cross-references. Paul's 'foolish' boasting: he is presenting the Corinthians as a pure virgin to Christ, and fears they will be deceived as Eve was. He argues his apostleship against the 'super-apostles.' His résumé of suffering: five times forty lashes, three times …
Other Translations
I say again, Let no man think me foolish; but ifye do, yet as foolish receive me, that I also may glory a little.
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.
I say again, Let me not seem foolish to anyone; but if I do, put up with me as such, so that I may take a little glory to myself.
Cross References
Would to God ye could bear with me a little in my folly: and indeed bear with me.
For ye suffer fools gladly, seeing ye yourselves are wise.
I speak as concerning reproach, as though we had been weak. Howbeit whereinsoever any is bold, (I speak foolishly,) I …
Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above …
For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but …
I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended of you: …