I say again He premises a new apology to this new commendation of himself; let no man think me a fool In boasting thus of myself; let no one think I take any pleasure in doing it, or that I do it without a very strong reason. Let the provocation I have received be considered: let the necessity of the circumstance, and the importance of my character, be duly weighed, and I shall surely be excused. But if otherwise If any one do think me foolish herein, yet bear with my folly, and hear me patiently without offence; that I may boast myself a little As well as others. That which I speak On this head; I speak it not after the Lord Not by any immediate direction or inspiration from Christ; nor after his example, and in such a way as seems worthy of him; but as it were foolishly, &c. In such a manner as many may think foolish, and indeed would be foolish, were I not compelled to it in order that I may vindicate my apostleship, and confirm you in the truth.
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2 Corinthians 11:16-17
16 I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receiveb me, that I may boast myself a little.
17 That which I speak, I speak it not after the Lord, but as it were foolishly, in this confidence of boasting.