2 Corinthians 11:17

That which I speak, I speak it not according to the Lord, but as it were foolishly, in this confidence of glory.

But to the rest I speak, not the Lord: If any brother has a wife that does not believe, and she consents to dwell with him, let him not put her away.

lest haply if those of Macedonia come with me and find you unprepared, we (that we say not, ye) should be ashamed of this our confidence.

But I speak this by permission, and not by commandment.

Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord, yet I give my advice, as one that has obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful.

Seeing that many glory after the flesh, I will glory also.

For we are the circumcision, who serve God in spirit and glory in Christ Jesus, having no confidence in the flesh.

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That which I speak, I speak it not after the Lord, but as it were foolishly, in this confidence of boasting.

But I speak this by permission, and not by commandment.

Seeing that many glory after the flesh, I will glory also.

lest haply if those of Macedonia come with me and find you unprepared, we (that we say not, ye) should be ashamed of this our confidence.

For we are the circumcision, who serve God in spirit and glory in Christ Jesus, having no confidence in the flesh.

As you know it, I know it; I am not inferior unto you.