2 Korintus 11:5

11:5 For I consider myself not at all inferior to those “super-apostles.” ¹ 

2 Korintus 12:11-12

The Signs of an Apostle

12:11 I have become a fool. You yourselves forced me to do it, for I should have been commended by you. For I lack nothing in comparison ²  to those “super-apostles,” even though I am nothing. 12:12 Indeed, the signs of an apostle were performed among you with great perseverance ³  by signs and wonders and powerful deeds. ⁴ 

[11:5]  ¹ tn The implicit irony in Paul’s remark is brought out well by the TEV: “I do not think that I am the least bit inferior to those very special so-called ‘apostles’ of yours!”

[11:5]  sn The ‘super-apostles’ refers either (1) to the original apostles (the older interpretation) or (2) more probably, to Paul’s opponents in Corinth, in which case the designation is ironic.

[12:11]  ² tn Or “I am in no way inferior.”

[12:12]  ³ tn Or “patience,” “endurance.”

[12:12]  ⁴ tn Or “and miracles.”