John Calvin Commentary 2 Corinthians 11:19

"For ye bear with the foolish gladly, being wise [yourselves]." — 2 Corinthians 11:19 (ASV)

For ye bear with fools willingly. He calls them wise — in my opinion, ironically. He was despised by them, which would not have been possible if they had not been puffed up with the greatest arrogance.

He says, therefore — “Since you are so wise, act the part of wise men in bearing with me, whom you treat with contempt, as you would a fool.” Therefore, I infer that this discourse is not addressed to all indiscriminately, but some particular persons are reproved, who conducted themselves in an unkind manner.