{Though we be as reprobate} (h(886d)eis de h(9373) adokimoi (936d)en).
Literally, "And that" (hina de). Paul wishes them to do no
wrong (kakon m(8864)en). He has no desire to exercise his apostolic
authority and "appear approved" (dokimoi phan(936d)en, second
aorist passive subjunctive of phain(935c)). He had far rather see
them do "the noble thing" (	o kalon) even if it should make him
appear disapproved after all that he has said.