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.

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Bible References

I would

2 Corinthians 10:8
For if I boast somewhat more about our authority that the Lord gave us for building you up and not for tearing you down, I will not be ashamed of doing so.
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.
1 Corinthians 3:5
What is Apollos, really? Or what is Paul? Servants through whom you came to believe, and each of us in the ministry the Lord gave us.

Above that

2 Corinthians 12:7
even because of the extraordinary character of the revelations. Therefore, so that I would not become arrogant, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to trouble me -- so that I would not become arrogant.
2 Corinthians 10:9
I do not want to seem as though I am trying to terrify you with my letters,

General references

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

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