Bible: 2 Corinthians 11:9-18

11:9 When 1  I was with you and was in need, I was not a burden to anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia fully supplied my needs. 2  I 3  kept myself from being a burden to you in any way, and will continue to do so. 11:10 As the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine 4  will not be stopped 5  in the regions of Achaia. 11:11 Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do! 6  11:12 And what I am doing I will continue to do, so that I may eliminate any opportunity for those who want a chance to be regarded as our equals 7  in the things they boast about. 11:13 For such people are false apostles, deceitful 8  workers, disguising themselves 9  as apostles of Christ. 11:14 And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself 10  as an angel of light. 11:15 Therefore it is not surprising his servants also disguise themselves 11  as servants of righteousness, whose end will correspond to their actions. 12 

Paul’s Sufferings for Christ

11:16 I say again, let no one think that I am a fool. 13  But if you do, then at least accept me as a fool, so that I too may boast a little. 11:17 What I am saying with this boastful confidence 14  I do not say the way the Lord would. 15  Instead it is, as it were, foolishness. 11:18 Since many 16  are boasting according to human standards, 17  I too will boast.

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