2 Corinthians 11:16-21

International Children’s Bible

Paul Tells About His Sufferings

¹⁶ I tell you again: No one should think that I am a fool. But if you think that I am a fool, then accept me as you would accept a fool. Then I can brag a little, too. ¹⁷ I brag because I feel sure of myself. But I am not talking as the Lord would talk. I am bragging like a fool. ¹⁸ Many people are bragging about their lives in the world. So I will brag, too. ¹⁹ You are wise, so you will gladly be patient with fools! ²⁰ You are even patient with someone who orders you around and uses you! You are patient with those who trick you, or think they are better than you, or hit you in the face! ²¹ It is shameful to me to say this, but we were too “weak” to do those things to you!

But if anyone else is brave enough to brag, then I also will be brave and brag. (I am talking like a fool.)