For though I should glory somewhat abundantly concerning our authority (which the Lord gave for building you up, and not for casting you down), I shall not be put to shame:

For though I might take pride in our authority (which the Lord gave for building you up, and not for your destruction), it will not be a cause of shame to me:

Διοτι εαν και περισσοτερον τι καυχηθω δια την εξουσιαν ημων, την οποιαν εδωκεν εις ημας ο Κυριος εις οικοδομην και ουχι εις καθαιρεσιν σας, δεν θελω αισχυνθη,

For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed: