20 For you bear it if someone (A)makes slaves of you, or (B)devours you, or takes advantage of you, or puts on airs, or (C)strikes you in the face. 21 To my shame, I must say, (D)we were too weak for that!

But whatever anyone else dares to boast of—I am speaking as a fool—I also dare to boast of that. 22 Are they Hebrews? (E)So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they offspring of Abraham? So am I.

Read full chapter

20 In fact, you even put up with(A) anyone who enslaves you(B) or exploits you or takes advantage of you or puts on airs or slaps you in the face. 21 To my shame I admit that we were too weak(C) for that!

Whatever anyone else dares to boast about—I am speaking as a fool—I also dare to boast about.(D) 22 Are they Hebrews? So am I.(E) Are they Israelites? So am I.(F) Are they Abraham’s descendants? So am I.(G)

Read full chapter