{By way of disparagement} (kata atimian). Intense irony.
Cf.  6:8 . {As though} (h(9373) hoti). Presented as the charge of
another. "They more than tolerate those who trample on them while
they criticize as 'weak' one who shows them great consideration"
(Plummer). After these prolonged explanations Paul "changes his
tone from irony to direct and masterful assertion" (Bernard). {I
am bold also} (	olm(9320)kag(935c)). Real courage. Cf.  10:2,12 .