Devine Scripture

2 Corinthians 11:16

2 Corinthians chapter 11 · verse 16 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

I say again, Let no man think me foolish; but ifye do, yet as foolish receive me, that I also may glory a little.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

I say again, Let no man think me foolish; but ifye do, yet as foolish receive me, that I also may glory a little.

Context

v.15It is no great thing therefore if his ministers also fashion themselves as ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.

v.16This passage

v.17That which I speak, I speak not after the Lord, but as in foolishness, in this confidence of glorying.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Corinthians 11:19

    For ye bear with the foolish gladly, being wise yourselves.

  • 2 Corinthians 11:21

    I speak by way of disparagement, as though we had been weak. Yet whereinsoever any is bold (I speak in foolishness), I am bold also.

  • 2 Corinthians 11:1

    Would that ye could bear with me in a little foolishness: but indeed ye do bear with me.

  • 2 Corinthians 12:11

    I am become foolish: ye compelled me; for I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing was I behind the very chiefest apostles, though I am nothing.

  • 2 Corinthians 12:6

    For if I should desire to glory, I shall not be foolish; for I shall speak the truth: but I forbear, lest any man should account of me above that which he seeth me to be, or heareth from me.