21. I say this to my shame, namely, that we have been weak. But in whatever anyone dares to boast—I am speaking in foolishness—I also dare to boast.
22. Are they Hebrews? I am also! Are they Israelites? I am also! Are they descendants of Abraham? I am also!
23. Are they servants of Christ?—I am speaking as though I were beside myself—I am more so, with far greater labors, with far more imprisonments, with beatings to a much greater degree, in danger of death many times.
24. Five times I received at the hands of the Jews forty lashes less one.