2 Corinthians 11:17

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

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Other Translations for 2 Corinthians 11:17

BSB
In this confident boasting of mine, I am not speaking as the Lord would, but as a fool.
AKJV
That which I speak, I speak it not after the Lord, but as it were foolishly, in this confidence of boasting.
CPDV
What I am saying is not said according to God, but as if in foolishness, in this matter of glorying.
ERV
That which I speak, I speak not after the Lord, but as in foolishness, in this confidence of glorying.
NHEB
That which I speak, I do not speak according to the Lord, but as in foolishness, in this confidence of boasting.
SMT
What I speak, I speak not according to the Lord, but as in madness, in this first principle of boasting.

Commentary for 2 Corinthians 11:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 2 Corinthians 11:17
Summary
Paul acknowledges his proud boasting departs from propriety
Event
Paul admits unconventional speech
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Epistle