2 Corinthians 11:1

My folly; in relating what he had done and suffered in the cause of Christ; which, in ordinary circumstances, might have been regarded as foolish.

And indeed bear with me; better, as the margin, "and indeed ye do bear with me." As much as to say, I acknowledge your indulgence heretofore, and ask for more of it on the present occasion. A judicious and modest Christian will not speak of himself and his labors unless the public good evidently requires it; and then he will do it, not to exalt himself, but to magnify the grace of God.