2 Corinthians 11:16

14 And no wonder! For Satan himself transforms himself into ^aan angel of light.

15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also transform themselves into ministers of righteousness, ^awhose end will be according to their works.

Reluctant Boasting

16 I say again, let no one think me a fool. If otherwise, at least receive me as a fool, that I also may boast a little.

17 What I speak, ^aI speak not according to the Lord, but as it were, foolishly, in this confidence of boasting.

18 Seeing that many boast according to the flesh, I also will boast.

19 For you put up with fools gladly, ^asince you yourselves are wise!

20 For you put up with it ^aif one brings you into bondage, if one devours you, if one takes from you, if one exalts himself, if one strikes you on the face.

Verse Comparison: 2 Corinthians 11:16

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American 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.

Amplified® Bible
I repeat then, let no one think I have lost my wits; but even if you do, then bear with a witless man, so that I too may boast a little.

Contemporary English Version
I don't want any of you to think that I am a fool. But if you do, then let me be a fool and brag a little.

Darby English Version
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.

Good News Bible
I repeat: no one should think that I am a fool. But if you do, at least accept me as a fool, just so I will have a little to boast of.

International Standard Version
I will say it again: No one should think that I am a fool. But if you do, then treat me like a fool so that I can also boast a little.

King 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.

New American Standard Bible
Again I say, let no one think me foolish; but if {you do,} receive me even as foolish, so that I also may boast a little.

New International Version
I repeat: Let no one take me for a fool. But if you do, then receive me just as you would a fool, so that I may do a little boasting.

New King James Version
I say again, let no one think me a fool. If otherwise, at least receive me as a fool, that I also may boast a little.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Again I say, let no one think me foolish; but if you do, receive me even as foolish, so that I also may boast a little.

Young'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.

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