2 Corinthians 12:11-15 Behold, I am foolish to boast but you have forced me: for you ought to have testified concerning me: for in no way am I less than those apostles who are highly honored, though I am nothing.

Lamsa⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹¹ Behold, I am foolish to boast but you have forced me: for you ought to have testified concerning me: for in no way am I less than those apostles who are highly honored, though I am nothing. ¹² The miracles which the apostles have wrought I have wrought among you also in all patience, in signs, in wonders, and mighty deeds. ¹³ For what do you lack that other churches have, except it be that I myself was not burdensome to you? Forgive me this ôfaultö! ¹⁴ Behold, this is the third time I am prepared to come to you; and I will not burden you; for I seek nothing from you, but yourselves: for children are not under obligation to lay up treasure for the parents, but the parents for the children. ¹⁵ I will gladly pay my expenses, and I will even give myself for the sake of your souls; though the more I love you, the less you love me.