12and what I do, I also will do, that I may cut off the occasion of those wishing an occasion, that in that which they boast they may be found according as we also;
13for those such [are] false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ,
14and no wonder -- for even the Adversary doth transform himself into a messenger of light;
15no great thing, then, if also his ministrants do transform themselves as ministrants of righteousness -- whose end shall be according to their works.
16Again I say, may no one think me to be a fool; and if otherwise, even as a fool receive me, that I also a little may boast.
17That which I speak, I speak not according to the Lord, but as in foolishness, in this the confidence of boasting;
18since many boast according to the flesh, I also will boast:
