14. This does not surprise us. Even Satan changes himself to look like an angel of light.
15. So it does not surprise us if Satan’s servants also make themselves look like servants who work for what is right. But in the end they will be punished for the things they do.
16. I tell you again: No one should think that I am a fool. But if you think that I am a fool, then accept me as you would accept a fool. Then I can brag a little, too.
17. I brag because I feel sure of myself. But I am not talking as the Lord would talk. I am bragging like a fool.
18. Many people are bragging about their lives in the world. So I will brag, too.