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.
Related Commentaries of 2 Corinthians 11:17
2 Corinthians 11:17
17 That which I speak, I speak it not after the Lord, but as it were foolishly, in this confidence of boasting.