9 occurrences

'Fool' in the Bible

Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in the ways of this world, he must become a fool to become really wise.

Verse ConceptsAcademicsPride, Examples OfThoughtWisdom, Source Of HumanFalse WisdomFoolish PeopleDeceiving OneselfBe Wise!FoolsDeceptionwise

I will say it again: No one should think that I am a fool. But if you do, then treat me like a fool so that I can also boast a little.

Verse ConceptsFoolish PeoplePaul's BoastingBoasting

When I talk as a confident boaster, I am not talking with the Lord's authority but like a fool.

Verse ConceptsFoolish PeoplePeople Lacking AuthorityBoasting

I am ashamed to admit it, but we have been too weak for that. Whatever anyone else dares to claim I am talking like a fool I can claim it, too.

Verse ConceptsFoolish PeopleBeing Strongassertiveness

However, if I did want to boast, I would not be a fool, because I would be telling the truth. But I am not going to do it in order to keep anyone from thinking more of me than what he sees and hears about me.

Verse ConceptsFolly, Examples OfOverestimationFoolish PeopleSeeing PeoplePaul's Boasting

I have become a fool. You forced me to be one. Really, I should have been commended by you, for I am not in any way inferior to your "super-apostles," even if I am nothing.

Verse ConceptsCommendationApostles, IdentficationFalse Teachers, Examples OfFoolish PeopleRelative GreatnessFalse ApostlesOutward CompulsionPraising Specific PeopleI Am Unimportant

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