I speak according to dishonor, as though we have been weak. But in whatever anyone dares (I speak foolishly), I also dare.
For indeed they say, the letters are weighty and powerful, but the bodily presence is weak, and his speech is contemptible.
I would that you were bearing with me a little in foolishness; but indeed bear with me.
What I speak, I do not speak according to the Lord, but as in foolishness, in this boldness of boasting.
Therefore I write these things while absent, lest being present I may not deal sharply with you according to the authority which the Lord gave me for building up, and not for pulling down.
through glory and dishonor, through evil report and good report; as deceivers and yet true;