2 Corinthians 12:6

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Even if I wanted to boast, I would not be a fool, because I would be speaking the truth. But I refrain, so no one will credit me with more than he sees in me or hears from me,

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For if I would desire to boast, I will not be foolish; for I will speak the truth. But I refrain, so that no man may think more of me than that which he sees in me, or hears from me.

World English Bible (WEB)

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Strong's King James

(6) For if I do want to boast, I won't be foolish because I will be speaking firm-truth but I spare you, so that nobody will credit to me more than whatever they see or hear of me. Anything of me

The F.O.G

[6] Even if I wanted to boast more, I wouldn't be a fool because I'd be speaking the truth. But I hold back so no one will think more highly of me than what they see in my actions or hear in my words.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

for if I may wish to boast, I shall not be a fool, for truth I will say; but I forebear, lest any one in regard to me may think anything above what he doth see me, or doth hear anything of me;

Young's Literal Translation

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2 Corinthians 12:6

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2 Corinthians 12:6