2 Corinthians 5:12
5:12 We are not trying to commend
ourselves to you again, but are giving you an opportunity to be proud of us,
so that you may be able to answer those who take pride
in outward appearance
and not in what is in the heart.
2 Corinthians 9:2
9:2 because I know your eagerness to help.
I keep boasting to the Macedonians about this eagerness of yours,
that Achaia has been ready to give
since last year, and your zeal to participate
has stirred up most of them.
2 Corinthians 10:8
10:8 For if I boast somewhat more about our authority that the Lord gave us
for building you up and not for tearing you down, I will not be ashamed of doing so.
2 Corinthians 10:13
10:13 But we will not boast beyond certain limits,
but will confine our boasting
according to the limits of the work to which God has appointed us,
that reaches even as far as you.
2 Corinthians 11:12
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
in the things they boast about.
2 Corinthians 11:16
Paul’s Sufferings for Christ
11:16 I say again, let no one think that I am a fool. But if you do, then at least accept me as a fool, so that I too may boast a little.