^{13 Ref} For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as Christ's apostles.

^{14 Ref} And no wonder, for even Satan masquerades as an angel of light.

^{15 Ref} It is no great thing therefore if his ministers also masquerade as servants of righteousness, whose end will be according to their works.

^{16 Ref} I say again, let no one think me foolish. But if so, yet receive me as foolish, that I also may boast a little.

^{17 Ref} That which I speak, I don't speak according to the Lord, but as in foolishness, in this confidence of boasting.

^{18 Ref} Seeing that many boast after the flesh, I will also boast.