17. That which I speak, I speak not after the Lord, but as in foolishness, in this confidence of glorying.
18. Seeing that many glory after the flesh, I will glory also.
19. For ye bear with the foolish gladly, being wise yourselves.
20. For ye bear with a man, if he bringeth you into bondage, if he devoureth you, if he taketh you captive, if he exalteth himself, if he smiteth you on the face.
21. I speak by way of disparagement, as though we had been weak. Yet whereinsoever any is bold (I speak in foolishness), I am bold also.
22. Are they Hebrews? so am I. Are they Israelites? so am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? so am I.