12. But I will continue to do what I am doing, in order to deny the opportunity of those who want an opportunity to be regarded just as our equals in what they boast about.
13. For such people are false apostles, deceitful workers, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ.
14. And no wonder! For Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.
15. So it is no great thing if his servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their destiny will be according to their works.
16. I repeat: No one should consider me a fool. But if you do, at least accept me as a fool, so I too may boast a little.
17. What I say in this matter of boasting, I don’t speak as the Lord would, but foolishly.
18. Since many boast in an unspiritual way, I will also boast.
19. For you, being so wise, gladly put up with fools!
20. In fact, you put up with it if someone enslaves you, if someone devours you, if someone captures you, if someone dominates you, or if someone hits you in the face.
21. I say this to our shame: We have been weak.But in whatever anyone dares to boast — I am talking foolishly — I also dare:
22. Are they Hebrews? So am I.Are they Israelites? So am I.Are they the seed of Abraham? So am I.