2 Corinthians 11:17

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That which I speak, I speak it not according to the Lord, but as it were foolishly, in this confidence of boasting.

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But to the rest speak I, not the Lord: If any brother has a wife that believes not, and she be pleased to dwell with him, let him not put her away.

Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgment, as one that has obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful.

But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment.

I wish that you could bear with me a little in my folly: and indeed bear with me.

Lest perhaps if they of Macedonia come with me, and find you unprepared, we (that we say not, you) should be ashamed in this same confident boasting.