Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me.
Above that
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Bible References
I would
2 Corinthians 10:8
Even if I boast extravagantly about our authority--which the Lord gave us for building up your faith and not for overthrowing it--still I have no reason to be ashamed.
2 Corinthians 11:16
I say again--Let no one think me a fool! Yet, if you do, at least welcome me as you would a fool, that I, too may indulge in a little boasting.
1 Corinthians 3:5
What, I ask, is Apollos? or what is Paul? Servants through whom you were led to accept the Faith; and that only as the Lord helped each of you.
Above that
2 Corinthians 12:7
It was for this reason, and to prevent my thinking too highly of myself, that a thorn was sent to pierce my flesh--an instrument of Satan to discipline me--so that I should not think too highly of myself.
2 Corinthians 10:9
I say this, that it may not seem as if I were trying to overawe you by my letters.
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1 Corinthians 2:3
Indeed, when I came among you, I was weak, and full of fears, and in great anxiety.