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2 Corinthians 12:11

James Moffatt - New Testament

Now this is playing the fool! But you forced me to it, instead of coming forward yourselves and vouching for me. That was what I deserved; for, 'nobody' as I am, I am not one whit inferior to these precious 'apostles.'

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I hold I am not one whit inferior to these precious 'apostles'!

I wish you would put up with a little 'folly' from me. Do put up with me,

less than the least of all saints as I am, this grace was vouchsafed me, that I should bring the Gentiles the gospel of the fathomless wealth of Christ

You had all the miracles that mark an apostle done for you fully and patiently — miracles, wonders, and deeds of power.

(If I did care to boast of other things, I would be no 'fool,' for I would have a true tale to tell; however, I abstain from that — I want no one to take me for more than he can see in me or make out from me.)

If I am in distress, it is in the interests of your comfort and salvation; if I am comforted, it is in the interests of your comfort, which is effective as it nerves you to endure the same sufferings as I suffer myself.

Paul, Apollos, Cephas, the world, life, death, the present and the future — all belongs to you;

Well, it is the same with you; when you have done all you are bidden, say, 'We are but servants; we have only done our duty.' "

I may prophesy, fathom all mysteries and secret lore, I may have such absolute faith that I can move hills from their place, but if I have no love, I count for nothing;

Am I beginning again to 'commend' myself? Do I need, like some people, to be commended by written certificates either to you or from you?

'I am beside myself,' am I? Well, that is between myself and God. I am 'sane,' am I? Well, that is in your interests;

If anyone imagines he is somebody, he is deceiving himself, for he is nobody;




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