2 Corinthians 11:17

What I say, I am not saying according to the Lord, but as it were in folly, in this confidence of glorying.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

That which I speak, I speak it not after the Lord, but as it were foolishly, in this confidence of boasting.

In Context

16Again I say, Let no one consider me to be a fool; but if not, receive me as a fool, in order that I may indeed glory some little.

18Since many glory in the flesh, I will glory also.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 7:12But I say to the rest, not the Lord, if any brother has an unbelieving wife, and she is willing to live with him, let him not send her away.

2 Corinthians 9:4lest perhaps, if the Macedonians may come with me, and find you unprepared, we may be put to shame, in this confidence, (that we may say not, you).

Philippians 3:3For we are the circumcision, who serve the Spirit of God, and boast in Christ Jesus, also having no confidence in the flesh:

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 11:17-22

The Apostle Asserts His Claims. ( a. d. 57.) 16 I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, that I may boast myself a little. 17 That which I speak, I speak it not after the Lord, but as it were foolishly, in this confidence of boasting. 18 Seeing that many glory after the flesh, I will glory also. 19 For ye suffer fools gladly, seeing ye yourselves are wise. 20 For ye suffer, if a man bring you into bondage, if a man devour you, if a man take of you, if a man exalt himself, if… Read the whole commentary →

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