2 Corinthians 11:21

Updated: June 3, 2025

I speak by way of disparagement, as though we had been weak. Yet however any is bold (I speak in foolishness), I am bold also.

World English Bible (WEB)

I speak{G3004}{(G5719)} as concerning{G2596} reproach{G819}, as{G5613} though{G3754} we{G2249} had been weak{G770}{(G5656)}. Howbeit{G1161} whereinsoever{G1722}{G3739}{G302} any{G5100} is bold{G5111}{(G5725)},(I speak{G3004}{(G5719)} foolishly{G1722}{G877},) I am bold{G5111}{(G5719)} also{G2504}.

KJV with Strongs

(21) In accordance with this, I shamefully I say that we've been weak but in whatever perhaps anybody shows boldness, I speak in foolishness, daring to show boldness. I myself.

The F.O.G

[21] To my shame, I must say that we were too "weak" for that kind of behavior! Speaking as a fool, I can match any claim these people make.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

in reference to dishonour I speak, how that we were weak, and in whatever any one is bold—in foolishness I say it—I also am bold.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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