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.”
2 Corinthians 11:16 in 7 translations
- KJVKing 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- I say again, (let no man think me to be foolish, otherwise take me as one foolish, that I also may glory a little.)
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- I say again, let no man think me foolish; but if ye do , yet as foolish receive me, that I also may glory a little.
- DARBYDarby
- Again I say, Let not any one think me to be a fool; but if otherwise, receive me then even as a fool, that I also may boast myself some little.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- I say again, let no one think me foolish. But if so, yet receive me as foolish, that I also may boast a little.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- 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.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- I say again, let no one think I am a fool; but if you do, then accept me as a fool, so that I may boast a little.
Context: 2 Corinthians 11
14And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.
15Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.
16I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, that I may boast myself a little.
17That which I speak, I speak it not after the Lord, but as it were foolishly, in this confidence of boasting.
18Seeing that many glory after the flesh, I will glory also.
About 2 Corinthians 11: The Suffering of Paul
Paul defends himself against false apostles and explains the sufferings he has endured for the sake of the gospel.
Commentary
2 Corinthians 11 is a chapter that speaks to the importance of Paul's authority as an apostle of Jesus Christ. Paul is defending his authority as an apostle, and he does so by comparing himself to the false apostles who were trying to undermine his authority. He points out that he has been more faithful and diligent in his service to the Lord than the false apostles, and that he has suffered more for the sake of the gospel. He also speaks of his own humility and willingness to serve, and his willingness to suffer for the sake of the gospel.