2 Corinthians 11:4 reveals the Corinthians tolerate false teachers — contrasting with their reluctance to bear Paul’s 'foolishness'.

In 2 Corinthians 11:21, Paul continues his 'foolish' boasting, admitting weakness — the same ironic rhetoric he introduces in verse 1.

In 2 Corinthians 5:13, Paul defends his apparent madness — the same 'foolishness' he asks them to bear with here.

In 2 Corinthians 12:11, Paul says he made a fool of himself — the same 'foolishness' he asks them to tolerate.

1 Corinthians 4:8 also uses Paul’s ironic wish — 'I wish you did reign' — mirroring his tone of foolish boasting here.

1 Corinthians 4:10 states 'We are fools for Christ' — exactly the self-designation Paul adopts when asking them to bear with his foolishness.