2 Corinthians 11:10

11:10 As the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine ¹  will not be stopped ²  in the regions of Achaia.

2 Corinthians 11:14-16

11:14 And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself ³  as an angel of light. 11:15 Therefore it is not surprising his servants also disguise themselves ⁴  as servants of righteousness, whose end will correspond to their actions. ⁵ 

Paul’s Sufferings for Christ

11:16 I say again, let no one think that I am a fool. ⁶  But if you do, then at least accept me as a fool, so that I too may boast a little.

2 Corinthians 11:18-20

11:18 Since many ⁷  are boasting according to human standards, ⁸  I too will boast. 11:19 For since you are so wise, you put up with ⁹  fools gladly. 11:20 For you put up with ¹⁰  it if someone makes slaves of you, if someone exploits you, if someone takes advantage of you, if someone behaves arrogantly ¹¹  toward you, if someone strikes you in the face.

[11:10]  ¹ tn That is, that Paul offers the gospel free of charge to the Corinthians (see 2 Cor 11:7).

[11:10]  ² tn Or “silenced.”

[11:14]  ³ tn Or “Satan himself masquerades.”

[11:15]  ⁵ tn Or “also masquerade.”

[11:15]  ⁶ tn Or “their works.”

[11:16]  ⁷ tn Or “am foolish.”

[11:18]  ⁹ sn Many is a reference to Paul’s opponents.

[11:18]  ¹⁰ tn Grk “according to the flesh.”

[11:19]  ¹¹ tn Or “you tolerate.”

[11:20]  ¹³ tn Or “you tolerate.”

[11:20]  ¹⁴ tn See L&N 88.212.