2 Corinthians 11:19

King James Version 1611 (Original)

For ye suffer fools gladly, seeing ye yourselves are wise.

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Referenced Verses

  • 1 Cor 4:10 : 10 We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are despised.
  • 1 Cor 8:1 : 1 Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.
  • 1 Cor 10:15 : 15 I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say.
  • Rev 3:17 : 17 Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:

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