2 Corinthians 11:18-20

Expanded Bible

¹⁸ Many people are ·bragging [boasting] ·about their lives in the world [or as the world does; or by human standards; ^Laccording to the flesh]. So I will ·brag [boast] too. ¹⁹ You are wise, so you will gladly be patient with fools! [^CPaul sarcastically suggests that the “wise” Corinthians, who listened to the false apostles, would surely listen to his “foolishness.”] ²⁰ You ·are even patient [bear; put up] with those who ·order you around [^Lenslave you], or ·use you [exploit you; ^Ldevour (your possessions)], or ·trick [take advantage of] you, or ·think they are better than you [act arrogantly; put on airs], or ·hit [slap] you in the face.