For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to boast on our behalf, that you may have something to answer them who boast in appearance, and not in heart.

For I know the eagerness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal has provoked very many.

For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord has given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed:

But we will not boast of things beyond our measure, but according to the measure of the field which God has distributed to us, a measure to reach even unto you.

To preach the gospel in the regions beyond you, and not to boast in another man's field of things made ready to our hand.

I say again, Let no man think me foolish; but if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, that I may boast myself a little.

Seeing that many boast after the flesh, I will boast also.

If I must boast, I will boast of the things which concern my weaknesses.

It is not expedient for me doubtless to boast. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.

Of such a one will I boast: yet of myself I will not boast, but in my weaknesses.

For though I would desire to boast, 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 sees me to be, or that he hears of me.

And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for you: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather boast in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.