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19 For with-pleasure you bear-with the unwise[a], being wise. 20 For you bear-with it if anyone enslaves[b] you, if anyone devours[c] you, if anyone takes you, if anyone lifts-up[d] himself, if anyone beats[e] you in the face. 21 I speak in-accordance-with my dishonor[f]— how that we have been weak! But in whatever anyone may dare to boast— I am speaking in foolishness— I also dare.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Corinthians 11:19 Or, foolish, as in v 16.
  2. 2 Corinthians 11:20 Or, reduces you to bondage.
  3. 2 Corinthians 11:20 Or, consumes. Compare Mk 12:40.
  4. 2 Corinthians 11:20 Or, lifts his hand (in a threat); raises his voice (in anger).
  5. 2 Corinthians 11:20 Paul may mean this literally (as in Jn 18:22; Act 23:2) or figuratively (insults you).
  6. 2 Corinthians 11:21 That is, my weakness by comparison with my opponents, as they regard it.

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