2 Corinthians 11:16 Parallel Translations

Again I say that no one should think that I'm a fool. But if you do, then take me for a fool so that I can also brag a little.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, that I may boast myself a little.

ASV:

I say again, let no man think me foolish; but if ye do , yet as foolish receive me, that I also may glory a little.

BBE:

I say again, Let me not seem foolish to anyone; but if I do, put up with me as such, so that I may take a little glory to myself.

DBY:

Again I say, Let not any one think me to be a fool; but if otherwise, receive me then even as a fool, that I also may boast myself some little.

ERV:

I say again, Let no man think me foolish; but if ye do, yet as foolish receive me, that I also may glory a little.

WEY:

To return to what I was saying. Let no one suppose that I am foolish. Or if you must, at any rate make allowance for me as being foolish, in order that I, as well as they, may boast a little.

WBS:

I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, that I may boast myself a little.

WEB:

I say again, let no one think me foolish. But if so, yet receive me as foolish, that I also may boast a little.

YLT:

Again I say, may no one think me to be a fool; and if otherwise, even as a fool receive me, that I also a little may boast.

2 Corinthians 11:16 Cross References

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Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

11:16 {7} I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, that I may boast myself a little.
(7) He goes forward boldly, and using a vehement irony or type of taunting, desires the Corinthians to pardon him, if for a time he argues as a fool before them, who are wise, along with those other wise ones, as he talks about those external things such as his stock, his ancestors, and valiant acts.

PNT:

11:16 Let no man think me a fool. Even though he should boast, let no one regard him foolish, since he compelled to by the disparagement of his labors. Whether he be regarded as foolish or wise, let his words be received. See 2Co 11:1.

WES:

11:16 I say again - He premises a new apology to this new commendation of himself. Let no man think me a fool - Let none think I do this without the utmost necessity. But if any do think me foolish herein, yet bear with my folly.

MHC:

11:16-21 It is the duty and practice of Christians to humble themselves, in obedience to the command and example of the Lord; yet prudence must direct in what it is needful to do things which we may do lawfully, even the speaking of what God has wrought for us, and in us, and by us. Doubtless here is reference to facts in which the character of the false apostles had been shown. It is astonishing to see how such men bring their followers into bondage, and how they take from them and insult them.

CONC:

Accept Allowance Anyone Boast Boasting Fool Foolish Glory Myself Order Otherwise Rate Receive Repeat Return Saying Seem Suppose Yet

Accept Allowance Boast Boasting Fool Foolish Glory Little Order Otherwise Rate Receive Repeat Seem Suppose Think

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