2 Corinthians 12:11

The Passion Translation

I have become foolish to boast like this, but you have forced me to do it, when you should have boasted in me instead. For there is nothing I lack compared to these “super-apostles” of yours, even though I am nothing.

Cross References

Proverbs 27:2

Let someone else honor you for your accomplishments, for self-praise is never appropriate.

Luke 17:10

So learn this lesson: After doing all that is commanded of you, simply say, ‘We are mere servants, undeserving of special praise, for we are just doing what is expected of us and fulfilling our duties.’ ”

1 Corinthians 13:2

And if I were to have the gift of prophecy with a profound understanding of God’s hidden secrets, and if I possessed unending supernatural knowledge, and if I had the greatest gift of faith that could move mountains, but have never learned to love, then I am nothing.

1 Corinthians 3:22

whether it is Paul or Apollos or Peter the Rock, or whether it’s the world or life or death, or whether it’s the present or the future—everything belongs to you!

2 Corinthians 1:6

If troubles weigh us down, that just means that we will receive even more comfort to pass on to you for your deliverance! For the comfort pouring into us empowers us to bring comfort to you. And with this comfort upholding you, you can endure victoriously the same suffering that we experience.

2 Corinthians 11:1

Now, please bear with some of my “craziness” for a moment. Yes, please be patient with me.

2 Corinthians 11:5

Now, I believe that I am not inferior in any way to these special “super-apostles” you are attracted to.

2 Corinthians 12:12

The things that distinguish a true apostle were performed among you with great perseverance—supernatural signs, startling wonders, and awesome miracles.

2 Corinthians 12:6

However, if I were to boast, it wouldn’t be ridiculous at all, for I would be speaking the truth. Yet I will refrain, lest others think higher of me than what I demonstrate with my life and teaching.

2 Corinthians 3:1

Are we beginning to sound like those who speak highly of themselves? Do you really need letters of recommendation to validate our ministry, like others do? Do we really need your letter of endorsement? Of course not!

2 Corinthians 5:13

If we are out of our minds in a blissful, divine ecstasy, it is for God, but if we are in our right minds, it is for your benefit.

Galatians 6:3

If you think you are somebody too important to stoop down to help another (when really you are not), you are living in deception.