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What does the Bible say about Paul boasting in 2 Corinthians?

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In 2 Corinthians 11, Paul boasts in the context of defending his apostleship against false teachers.

In 2 Corinthians 11, the Apostle Paul engages in what he calls 'boasting' as a defense of his ministry and apostleship. This boasting is not a display of pride or self-aggrandizement, but rather a necessary response to the slander of false teachers who questioned his authority and the integrity of his message. Paul states, 'I say again, would to God you could bear with me a little in my folly' (2 Corinthians 11:1). His willingness to boast serves the greater purpose of glorifying God and vindicating the Gospel he preaches. Paul emphasizes that his true motive is love for the Corinthians, not personal gain.
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 11:1-21

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