2 Corinthians 11:19-21

Expanded Bible

¹⁹ You are wise, so you will gladly be patient with fools! [^CPaul sarcastically suggests that the “wise” Corinthians, who listened to the false apostles, would surely listen to his “foolishness.”] ²⁰ You ·are even patient [bear; put up] with those who ·order you around [^Lenslave you], or ·use you [exploit you; ^Ldevour (your possessions)], or ·trick [take advantage of] you, or ·think they are better than you [act arrogantly; put on airs], or ·hit [slap] you in the face. ²¹ It is shameful to me to say this, but we were too “weak” to do those things to you!

But if anyone else ·is brave enough [dares] to ·brag [boast], then I also will ·be brave and brag [dare to boast]. (I am talking as a fool.)