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
For if I should even boast some of our authority which the Lord gave for your edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed.
2 Corinthians 11:16
Again, I say let no one think me to be foolish; but if otherwise, even as a foolish man bear with me that I may boast a little.
1 Corinthians 3:5
Who then is Apollos? and who is Paul? but ministers by whom you believed, and to each as the Lord gave.
Above that
2 Corinthians 12:7
And that I might not be elated with my extraordinary revelations, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, an angel of Satan to beat me, that I should not be too much exalted.
2 Corinthians 10:9
[But I forbear,] that I may not seem as though I would terrify you by epistles.
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1 Corinthians 2:3
And I was with you in weakness, and with fear and with much trembling,