* **Let no one think I am a fool** - There is a difference between Paul doing a little foolish boasting, and actually being a fool who can be easily deceived.
* **receive me like a fool** - Paul is expressing a momentary desire to boast to and about the Corinth church.
* **so I may boast a little.** - AT: "while I boast a little."
* **What I am saying about this boastful confidence is not condoned by the Lord,** - AT: "This kind of boasting is not encouraged by the Lord,"