In 2 Corinthians 11:17, Paul says he boasts as a fool — the same ironic framing he uses in this verse.

These verses immediately follow: Paul launches into his boast about credentials and sufferings, fulfilling his ironic boast.

In 2 Corinthians 11:23, Paul continues the boast: 'I am a better one' — directly continuing from this verse.

2 Corinthians 11:16 introduces Paul's foolish boasting, which the main verse continues with irony about weakness.

2 Corinthians 11:18 states Paul's intention to boast according to the flesh, setting up the ironic boast in the main verse.

In 2 Corinthians 10:10, critics say Paul's presence is weak — the very charge he ironically admits to in this verse.

2 Corinthians 7:4 shows Paul's genuine boldness and pride, contrasting with the ironic tone of the main verse.

In 2 Corinthians 10:2, Paul speaks of being bold when present — contrasting with the sarcastic admission of weakness here.

In 2 Corinthians 13:10, Paul asserts his authority to build up — a contrast to the weakness he claims here.

In Philippians 3:3-6, Paul similarly boasts in Jewish credentials — a parallel to the boasting he begins here.

In Job 12:3, Job insists he is not inferior to his friends — similar to Paul's claim not to be inferior to super-apostles.