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Berean Standard Bible

“If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness.”

2 Corinthians 11:30

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In 2 Corinthians 11 Paul feels forced to compare himself with the so-called super-apostles who were impressing the Corinthians with credentials. He lists his sufferings, beatings, shipwrecks and dangers as evidence of his service.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness.

World English Bible (WEB)

If I must boast, I will boast of the things that concern my weakness.

King James Version (KJV)

If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities.

American Standard Version (ASV)

If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things that concern my weakness.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

If I have to take credit to myself, I will do so in the things in which I am feeble.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

if to boast it behooves me, of the things of my infirmity I will boast;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Si es menester gloriarse, me gloriaré yo de lo que es de mi flaqueza.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Si tengo de qué jactarme, prefiero jactarme de mis debilidades.

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