578 B
578 B
Let no one think I am a fool
There is a difference between Paul doing a little foolish boasting, and actually being a fool who can be easily deceived.
receive me like a fool
Paul is expressing a momentary desire to boast to and about the Corinth church.
so I may boast a little.
AT: "while I boast a little."
What I am saying about this boastful confidence is not condoned by the Lord,
AT: "This kind of boasting is not encouraged by the Lord,"
according to the flesh,
according to the flesh, - AT; "about their human achievements,"