2 Corinthians 11:18-21

18But many other people are using human ideas to praise themselves. So I will also do that.

19You think that you are very wise! So you are happy to listen to fools.

20You accept people who make you like their slaves. You accept people who cheat you, or take things from you. You accept people who are proud of themselves. Even if someone hits you in your face, you still accept him.

21But we were not brave enough to do things like that to you. Should I be ashamed of that? But other people are brave enough to praise themselves. So I will also be proud of the same things. (Now I am talking like a fool!)