2 Corinthians 11:17 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

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

2 Corinthians 11:17 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

That which I speak - In praise of myself. I speak it not after the Lord - see the note on 1 Corinthians 7:12 . The phrase here may mean either, I do not speak this by inspiration or claiming...
2 Corinthians 11:17 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Comparison between Paul and his Opponents ( cf. 2 Corinthians 11:6 ). Under the pressure of intense feeling he will break through his inclination and self-imposed resolve of silence, to let his c...
2 Corinthians 11:17 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

speak . Greek. laleo. App-121. after . according to. Greek. kata , as in 2 Corinthians 11:15 . Lord. App-98. foolishly . in (Greek. en) folly ( 2 Corinthians 11:1 ). confidence . See...
2 Corinthians 11:17 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

17. What I speak, I speak not after the Lord His disposition, it is true, had an eye to God, but the outward appearance (838) might seem unsuitable to a servant of the Lord. At the same tim...
2 Corinthians 11:17 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

That which I speak, I speak it not after the Lord, but as it were foolishly, in this confidence of boasting. I speak it not after the Lord - Were it not for the necessity under which I am laid to v...
2 Corinthians 11:17 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

That which I speak, &c.— "I do not speak according to any express command, which Christ delivered in his personal ministry (see 1 Corinthians 7:10 .): no; I own that he condemned seeking honou...
2 Corinthians 11:17 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

That which I speak, I speak it not after the Lord, but as it were foolishly, in this confidence of boasting. Not after the Lord. By inspired guidance he excepts this 'glorying' from the inspi...
2 Corinthians 11:17 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

(b) 11:1-15. Defence of his Gospel and of his Independence St. Paul says that he also will now boast a little, for he is as much an Apostle as those whom they prefer. If he refuses monetary supp...
2 Corinthians 11:17 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

I speak it not after the Lord, but as it were foolishly. — Better, in foolishness; as keeping up the emphatic repetition of the same word in the English as in the Greek. From one point of view th...
2 Corinthians 11:17 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 25 FOOLISH BOASTING. 2 Corinthians 11:7-29 (R.V) THE connection of 2 Corinthians 11:7 with what precedes is not at once clear. The Apostle has expressed his conviction that he is in...
2 Corinthians 11:17 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Constrained to Silence Boasters 2 Corinthians 11:10-21 In vivid language, which proves how greatly he had been moved, the Apostle contrasts the false teachers who were injuring his converts wit...
2 Corinthians 11:17 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Having thus stated the true grounds of glorying, and being about to make his boast (such action having been made necessary by the opposition), the apostle has so little love for it that he commences...
2 Corinthians 11:17 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(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 foolishl...
2 Corinthians 11:17 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

That which I speak ,.... Meaning in vindication and commendation of himself, on this subject of glorying; or, as here expressed, in this confidence of boasting ; for which he thought he had good g...
2 Corinthians 11:17 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

That which I speak, I speak it not after the Lord, but as it were foolishly, in this confidence of boasting. Ver. 17. I speak it not afterthe Lord ] Neither by his command nor example, but perm...
2 Corinthians 11:17 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

I say again He premises a new apology to this new commendation of himself; let no man think me a fool In boasting thus of myself; let no one think I take any pleasure in doing it, or that I do it...
2 Corinthians 11:17 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

If it seems strange that Paul asks the Corinthians to bear with a little folly in him, yet let us still remember that it is God who inspires him to write as he does. Paul considered it folly to speak...
2 Corinthians 11:17 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Apostle Asserts His Claims. A. D. 57. 16 I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if oth...
2 Corinthians 11:17 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

That which I speak, I speak it not after the Lord; I do not pretend to have any special command of God, to speak what I shall now say in my own commendation; God hath left that to our liberty, whic...
2 Corinthians 11:17 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Paul Defends His Apostleship And Compares Himself With His Opponents ( 2 Corinthians 11:1-33 ). An exact determination of who the visiting preachers were who constituted the new grave threat to Pa...
2 Corinthians 11:17 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES 2 Corinthians 11:16 . Again .—After 2 Corinthians 11:1 . “You can very well let a foolish fellow like me be in the fashion, and do a bit of boasting.” 2 Corinthians 11:17 . Af...
2 Corinthians 11:17 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 11:1 . Bear with me a little in my folly; for I must glory a little when the advocate of self-applause. I know it is folly for a man to applaud himself; and I doubt not but you will...
2 Corinthians 11:17 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

AN APOSTLE DRIVEN AGAINST HIS WILL INTO A SEMBLANCE OF BOASTING . EXPOSITION An apology for the "foolishness" of boasting ( 2 Corinthians 11:1-47 ). He is not afraid of compa...
2 Corinthians 11:17 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Paul's Boast of His Apostolic Calling. Paul deprecates the necessity of boasting:
2 Corinthians 11:17 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 7:12 ; 1 Corinthians 7:6 ; 2 Corinthians 11:18-27 ; 2 Corinthians 9:4 ; Philippians 3:3-6
2 Corinthians 11:17 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

I speak not after the Lord — Not by an express command from him; though still under the direction of his Spirit. But as it were foolishly — In such a manner as many may think foolish.

2 Corinthians 11:17 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 11:17 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 11:17 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Corinthians 11:17 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 11:17 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 11:17 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

2 Corinthians 11:17 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 11:17 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 11:17 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 11:17 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Corinthians 11:17 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Corinthians 11:17 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 11:17 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Corinthians 11:17 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Corinthians 11:17 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Corinthians 11:17 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 11:17 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 11:17 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Corinthians 11:17 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Corinthians 11:17 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 11:17 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Corinthians 11:17 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 11:17 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Corinthians 11:17 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Corinthians 11:17 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Corinthians 11:17 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes