2 Corinthians 11:17 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

¹⁷ What I am saying in this matter  of boasting, I don’t speak as the Lord would, but, as it were, foolishly.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁷ That which I speak, I speak it not after the Lord, but as it were foolishly, in this confidence of boasting.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁷ What I say by way of this confident boasting, I say not with the Lord's authority [by inspiration] but, as it were, in pure witlessness.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁷ That which I speak, I speak not after the Lord, but as in foolishness, in this confidence of glorying.

Common English Bible

¹⁷ I’m not saying what I’m saying because the Lord tells me to. I’m saying it like I’m a fool. I’m putting my confidence in this business of bragging.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁷ What I am saying is not said according to God, but as if in foolishness, in this matter of glorying.

2 Corinthians 11:17 Cross References

1 Corinthians 7:12

But I (not the Lord) say to the rest: If any brother  has an unbelieving wife and she is willing to live with him, he must not divorce her.

1 Corinthians 7:25

Now about virgins:  I have no command from the Lord, but I do give an opinion as one who by the Lord’s mercy  is faithful.

1 Corinthians 7:6

I say this as a concession, not as a command.

2 Corinthians 11:1

I wish you would put up with a little foolishness  from me. Yes, do put up with me!

2 Corinthians 9:4

Otherwise, if any Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared, we, not to mention you, would be put to shame in that situation.