2 Corinthians 12:11

Conservative English Version

I have been making a fool of myself. But you forced me to do it, when you should have been speaking up for me. I may be nothing at all, but I am as good as those super apostles.

Cross References

Proverbs 27:2

Don't brag about yourself-- let others praise you.

Luke 17:10

And that's how it should be with you. When you've done all you should, then say, "We are merely servants, and we have simply done our duty."

1 Corinthians 13:2

What if I could prophesy and understand all secrets and all knowledge? And what if I had faith that moved mountains? I would be nothing, unless I loved others.

1 Corinthians 3:22

(SEE 3:21)

2 Corinthians 1:6

We suffer in the hope that you will be comforted and saved. And because we are comforted, you will also be comforted, as you patiently endure suffering like ours.

2 Corinthians 11:1

Please put up with a little of my foolishness.

2 Corinthians 11:5

I think I am as good as any of those super apostles.

2 Corinthians 12:12

When I was with you, I was patient and worked all the powerful miracles and signs and wonders of a true apostle.

2 Corinthians 12:6

Yet even if I did brag, I would not be foolish. I would simply be speaking the truth. But I will try not to say too much. That way, none of you will think more highly of me than you should because of what you have seen me do and say.

2 Corinthians 3:1

Are we once again bragging about ourselves? Do we need letters to you or from you to tell others about us? Some people do need letters that tell about them.

2 Corinthians 5:13

If we seem out of our minds, it is between God and us. But if we are in our right minds, it is for your good.

Galatians 6:3

If you think you are better than others, when you really aren't, you are wrong.

Ephesians 3:8

I am the least important of all God's people. But God was kind and chose me to tell the Gentiles that because of Christ there are blessings that cannot be measured.