2 Corinthians 11:17

What I speak I speak not as from the Lord, but as in weakness, in this confidence of boasting.

1770 John Worsley 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

16I say again, let no one think me foolish herein; but if they do, yet bear with my weakness, that I also may boast a little.

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

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 7:12But to the rest say I, not the Lord, If any brother has an unbelieving wife, and she like to dwell with him, let him not put her away.

2 Corinthians 9:4least if the Macedonians should come with me, and find you unprepared, we should be ashamed (not to say you also) in this confident boasting.

Philippians 3:3For we are of the true circumcision, who worship God in spirit, rejoicing in Christ Jesus, and 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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