2 Corinthians 11:16-21

New Century Version

Paul Tells About His Sufferings

¹⁶ I tell you again: No one should think I am a fool. But if you think so, accept me as you would accept a fool. Then I can brag a little, too. ¹⁷ When I brag because I feel sure of myself, I am not talking as the Lord would talk but as 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 those who order you around, or use you, or 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 as a fool.)