2 Corinthians 11:17 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

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

More versions

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.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹⁷ That which I speak, I speak not according to God, but as it were in foolishness, in this matter of glorying.

2 Corinthians 11:17 Cross References

1 Corinthians 7:12

But to the rest say I, not the Lord: If any brother hath an unbelieving wife, and she is content to dwell with him, let him not leave her.

1 Corinthians 7:25

Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: but I give my judgement, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful.

1 Corinthians 7:6

But this I say by way of permission, not of commandment.

2 Corinthians 11:1

Would that ye could bear with me in a little foolishness: nay indeed bear with me.

2 Corinthians 9:4

lest by any means, if there come with me any of Macedonia, and find you unprepared, we (that we say not, ye) should be put to shame in this confidence.