## We are fools for Christ’s sake, but you are wise in Christ ##

Paul uses opposites to contrast The world's view and Christian's view of believing in Christ. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])

## We are weak, but you are strong ##

Paul uses opposites to contrast the world view and Christian's view of believing in Christ. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])

## You are held in honor ##

"People hold you Corinthians in a position of honor"

## we are held in dishonor ##

"people hold us apostles in a position of dishonor"

## up to this present hour ##

AT: "until now" or "up to now"

## brutally beaten ##

AT: "punished with hard physical beatings"