2 Corinthians 11:30
If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities.
Context
This verse from 2 Corinthians Chapter 11 connects to 10 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
If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things that concern my weakness.
if to boast it behoveth <FI>me<Fi> , of the things of my infirmity I will boast;
If I have to take credit to myself, I will do so in the things in which I am feeble.
Cross References
Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.
It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.
But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the Lord which …
Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in …
I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended of you: …
Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities.
It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.
Seeing that many glory after the flesh, I will glory also.
I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, that I …
Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ …