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
If, however, I were to boast more loudly concerning the authority which the Lord gave me (not to cast you down, but to build you up), I should have no cause for shame.
2 Corinthians 11:16
I say again, let no one think me a fool. Or, if you must, at least bear with me as a fool, that I, too, may do a little boasting.
1 Corinthians 3:5
What then is Apollos? What is Paul? Just ministers through whom you have believed, and each doing the work that the Lord gave him.
Above that
2 Corinthians 12:7
It was for this reason, lest I should be over-elated, that there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan, to buffet me, lest I should be over-elated.
2 Corinthians 10:9
Let it not seem as if I were overawing you with my letters.
General references
1 Corinthians 2:3
In weakness and fear and great trembling came I among you.