Devine Scripture

2 Corinthians 11:17

2 Corinthians chapter 11 · verse 17 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.16I say again, Let no man think me foolish; but ifye do, yet as foolish receive me, that I also may glory a little.

v.17This passage

v.18Seeing that many glory after the flesh, I will glory also.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Corinthians 7:6

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

  • 2 Corinthians 11:18

    Seeing that many glory after the flesh, I will glory also.

  • Philippians 3:3

    for we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God, and glory in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh:

  • 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.

  • 1 Corinthians 7:25

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

  • 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.