1 Now I, Paul, appeal to you myself by the humility and gentleness of Christ, who
2 now I ask
3 For
4 for the weapons of our warfare
5 and all pride that is raised up against the knowledge of God, and taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ.
6 And
7 You are looking at things according to appearance. If anyone is convinced he himself is Christ’s, he should consider this concerning himself again: that just as Christ himself
8 For even if I boast somewhat more about our authority that the Lord gave
9 so that I do not want to appear as if I were terrifying you by my letters,
10 because it is said, “His letters
11 Let such a person consider this: that what we are in word by letters
12 For we do not dare to classify or to compare ourselves with some who commend themselves, but
13 But we will not boast
14 For we are not overextending ourselves, as
15 not boasting
16 so that we may proclaim the gospel in the regions that lie beyond you,
17 But “the one who boasts, let him boast in the Lord.”
18 For it is not the one commending himself who is approved, but