Therefore when I was planning to do this, I did not do so without thinking about what I was doing, did I? Or do I make my plans according to mere human standards so that I would be saying both "Yes, yes" and "No, no" at the same time?

But I have this treasure in a mere ear then jar, to show that its amazing power belongs to God and not to me.

For though we walk in the flesh [as mortal men], we are not carrying on our [spiritual] warfare according to the flesh and using the weapons of man.

for the weapons used in my warfare are not mere human ones, but through my God are mighty for demolishing fortresses.

I say that I was weak, and yet for whatever reason any one is bold (I speak in mere folly) I too am bold.