2 Corinthians 11:30

If I must boast, I will boast about the things that show my weakness.

1 Corinthians 2:3

And I was with you in weakness and in fear and with much trembling.

2 Corinthians 12:5-11

On behalf of such an individual I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except about my weaknesses.

Proverbs 25:27

It is not good to eat too much honey, nor is it honorable for people to seek their own glory.

Proverbs 27:2

Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; someone else, and not your own lips.

Jeremiah 9:23-24

The Lord says, "Wise people should not boast that they are wise. Powerful people should not boast that they are powerful. Rich people should not boast that they are rich.

2 Corinthians 11:16-18

I say again, let no one think that I am a fool. But if you do, then at least accept me as a fool, so that I too may boast a little.

2 Corinthians 12:1

It is necessary to go on boasting. Though it is not profitable, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord.

Colossians 1:24

Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my physical body -- for the sake of his body, the church -- what is lacking in the sufferings of Christ.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities.

General references

Bible References

Must

2 Corinthians 11:16
I say again, let no one think that I am a fool. But if you do, then at least accept me as a fool, so that I too may boast a little.
2 Corinthians 12:1
It is necessary to go on boasting. Though it is not profitable, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord.
Proverbs 25:27
It is not good to eat too much honey, nor is it honorable for people to seek their own glory.
Proverbs 27:2
Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; someone else, and not your own lips.
Jeremiah 9:23
The Lord says, "Wise people should not boast that they are wise. Powerful people should not boast that they are powerful. Rich people should not boast that they are rich.

I will

2 Corinthians 12:5
On behalf of such an individual I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except about my weaknesses.
Colossians 1:24
Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my physical body -- for the sake of his body, the church -- what is lacking in the sufferings of Christ.

General references

1 Corinthians 2:3
And I was with you in weakness and in fear and with much trembling.

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