2 Corinthians 11:15-17

New International Version

¹⁵ It is not surprising, then, if his servants also masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be what their actions deserve.^(A)

Paul Boasts About His Sufferings

¹⁶ I repeat: Let no one take me for a fool.^(B) But if you do, then tolerate me just as you would a fool, so that I may do a little boasting. ¹⁷ In this self-confident boasting I am not talking as the Lord would,^(C) but as a fool.^(D)