Even if I should choose to boast, I would not be a fool, because I would be speaking the truth. But I refrain, so that no one will give me credit beyond what they can see of me or hear from me — Paul *refuses* to *exploit* his mystical experiences *for reputation*. Better that the Corinthians *judge him* by *visible works* and *audible words* than by *private visions*. *Apostolic accountability* requires *public evidence*.

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