11. Why? Because I don't love you? No! God knows I do!
12. And I will keep on doing what I'm doing. That will stop those who claim they have things to brag about. They think they have a chance to be considered equal with us.
13. People like that are false apostles. They work hard to trick others. They only pretend to be apostles of Christ.
14. That comes as no surprise. Even Satan himself pretends to be an angel of light.
15. So it doesn't surprise us that those who serve Satan pretend to be serving God. They will finally get exactly what they should.
16. I will say it again. Don't let anyone think I'm a fool. But if you do, receive me just as you would receive a fool. Then I can do a little bragging.
17. When I brag about myself like this, I'm not talking the way the Lord would. I'm talking like a fool.
18. Many are bragging the way the people of the world do. So I will brag like that too.
19. You are so wise! You gladly put up with fools!