2 Corinthians 11:18
Since many boast in accordance with their human nature, I will do it too.
1 Corinthians 4:10
For we have become a spectacle to the universe, to angels as well as men. For Christ's sake we are held as fools, while you through union with Christ are men of wisdom. We are weak; you are strong. You are held in honor; we in dishonor.
2 Corinthians 10:12-18
Indeed, I do not dare to count or compare myself with certain men who are always recommending themselves. But they do not show good sense, because they do continue measuring themselves with one another and comparing themselves with one another.
2 Corinthians 11:12
And I shall keep on doing as I am, in order to cut the ground from under the feet of those who want an opportunity to show themselves on a level with me in the matters of which they boast.
2 Corinthians 11:21-23
I am ashamed to say that I was, as it were, so weak in the matter. And yet in whatever respect anyone else is daring to boast -- I am talking like a fool -- I too will dare to boast.
2 Corinthians 12:5-6
On behalf of this man with such an experience I will boast, but on behalf of myself personally I will boast only about my weaknesses.
2 Corinthians 12:9
but He said to me, "My spiritual strength is sufficient, for it is only by means of conscious weakness that perfect power is developed."
2 Corinthians 12:11
I have made a fool of myself, but you have forced me to do it, for I am the man who ought to have been constantly approved by you. For I am not a single bit inferior to your surpassingly superior apostles, though really I am "nobody."
Philippians 3:3-4
For we are the true circumcision, who by the Spirit of God worship Him, who take pride in Christ Jesus only, and do not rely on outward privileges,
1 Peter 1:24
For "All human life is just like grass, and all its glory like the flower of grass. The grass dries up; the flowers drop off.