2 Corinthians 11:16

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.

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Other Translations for 2 Corinthians 11:16

BSB

I repeat: Let no one take me for a fool. But if you do, then receive me as a fool, so that I too may boast a little.

AKJV

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.

CPDV

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.

ERV

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

NHEB

I say again, let no one think me foolish. But if so, yet receive me as foolish, that I also may boast a little.

SMT

Again I say, lest any one should think me to be mad; and if not so indeed, as mad do ye receive me that I might also boast myself some little.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Corinthians 11:16

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Commentary for 2 Corinthians 11:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Corinthians 11:16

Summary

Paul requests permission to speak boldly about accomplishments

Event

Paul seeks acceptance for assertiveness

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD