^{21 Ref} 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.

^{22 Ref} Hebrews are they? I also! Israelites are they? I also! seed of Abraham are they? I also!

^{23 Ref} ministrants of Christ are they? -- as beside myself I speak -- I more; in labours more abundantly, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequently, in deaths many times;