2 Corinthians 11:5

11:5 For I consider myself not at all inferior to those “super-apostles.” ¹ 

2 Corinthians 8:12

8:12 For if the eagerness is present, the gift itself ²  is acceptable according to whatever one has, not according to what he does not have.

2 Corinthians 10:12

Paul’s Mission

10:12 For we would not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some of those who recommend themselves. But when they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are without understanding. ³ 

¹ tn The implicit irony in Paul’s remark is brought out well by the TEV: “I do not think that I am the least bit inferior to those very special so-called ‘apostles’ of yours!”

² tn The words “the gift itself” are not in the Greek text but are implied. Translators often supply an English phrase like “it is” (NASB) but in the context, Paul is clearly referring to the collection Titus was to oversee (2 Cor 8:4-7). Therefore there is no reason not to specify the referent (the gift) more narrowly for clarity.

³ tn Or “they are unintelligent.”