15. Therefore it is not a great thing if his servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness, whose end will be according to their deeds.
16. Again I say, do not let anyone think I am foolish. But indeed, if you do, accept me even as foolish, in order that I also may boast a little.
17. What I am saying in this project of boasting, I am not saying as the Lord would say, but as in foolishness.
18. Since many are boasting according to human standards, I also will boast.
19. For because you are wise, you put up with foolish people gladly!