13For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ.
14And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.
15It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their actions.
16I repeat: Let no one take me for a fool. But if you do, then receive me as a fool, so that I too may boast a little.
17In this confident boasting of mine, I am not speaking as the Lord would, but as a fool.
18Since many are boasting according to the flesh, I too will boast.
— 2 Corinthians 11:13-18