2 Corinthians 11:21

New International Reader's Version

I’m ashamed to have to say that I was too weak for that! Whatever anyone else dares to brag about, I also dare to brag about. I’m speaking like a fool!

Cross References

2 Corinthians 10:10

Some say, “His letters sound important. They are powerful. But in person he doesn’t seem like much. And what he says doesn’t amount to anything.”

2 Corinthians 11:1

I hope you will put up with me in a little foolish bragging. Yes, please put up with me!

2 Corinthians 11:17

When I brag about myself like this, I’m not talking the way the Lord would. I’m talking like a fool.

2 Corinthians 13:10

That’s why I write these things before I come to you. Then when I do come, I won’t have to be hard on you when I use my authority. The Lord gave me the authority to build you up. He didn’t give it to me to tear you down.

2 Corinthians 6:8

We serve God in times of glory and shame. We serve him whether the news about us is bad or good. We are true to our calling. But people treat us as if we were pretenders.