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17 In this confidence[a] of boasting[b], what I am speaking, I am not speaking according-to the Lord, but as in foolishness.

I Also Can Boast In My Heritage And My Service For Christ

18 Since many are boasting according-to the flesh, I also will boast! 19 For with-pleasure you bear-with the unwise[c], being wise.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Corinthians 11:17 Or, subject, undertaking. That is, this confidence in my status as apostle about which I am boasting; or, this subject of boasting forced upon me; or, this undertaking of boasting I will begin in v 21.
  2. 2 Corinthians 11:17 Like his opponents, Paul will next boast in himself, in the flesh, rather than in the Lord; but Paul will boast in his weaknesses rather than his accomplishments.
  3. 2 Corinthians 11:19 Or, foolish, as in v 16.

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