Catholic Public Domain Version
"I say again. And let no one consider me to be foolish. Or, at least, accept me as if I were foolish, so that I also may glory a small amount. "
— 2 Corinthians 11:16, Catholic Public Domain Version
“I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, that I may boast myself a little.”
“I say again, Let no man think me foolish; but ifye do, yet as foolish receive me, that I also may glory a little. ”
“I say again, let no one think me foolish. But if so, yet receive me as foolish, that I also may boast a little.”
“Paul’s Sufferings for Christ I say again, let no one think that I am a fool. But if you do, then at least accept me as a fool, so that I too may boast a little.”
“I say again (Let no man think me to be foolish: otherwise take me as one foolish, that I also may glory a little):”
“I say again, Let me not seem foolish to anyone; but if I do, put up with me as such, so that I may take a little glory to myself.”
“I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, that I may boast myself a little.”
For false apostles, such as these deceitful workers, are presenting themselves as if they were Apostles of Christ.
And no wonder, for even Satan presents himself as if he were an Angel of light.
Therefore, it is no great thing if his ministers present themselves as if they were ministers of justice, for their end shall be according to their works.
I say again. And let no one consider me to be foolish. Or, at least, accept me as if I were foolish, so that I also may glory a small amount.
What I am saying is not said according to God, but as if in foolishness, in this matter of glorying.
Since so many glory according to the flesh, I will glory also.
For you freely accept the foolish, though you yourselves claim to be wise.