Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version In this self-confident boasting I am not talking as the Lord would, but as a fool. New Living Translation Such boasting is not from the Lord, but I am acting like a fool. English Standard Version What I am saying with this boastful confidence, I say not as the Lord would but as a fool. Berean Standard Bible In this confident boasting of mine, I am not speaking as the Lord would, but as a fool. Berean Literal Bible What I am saying in this confidence of boasting, I am not saying according to the Lord, but as in foolishness. King James Bible That which I speak, I speak it not after the Lord, but as it were foolishly, in this confidence of boasting. New King James Version What I speak, I speak not according to the Lord, but as it were, foolishly, in this confidence of boasting. New American Standard Bible What I am saying, I am not saying as the Lord would, but as in foolishness, in this confidence of boasting. NASB 1995 What I am saying, I am not saying as the Lord would, but as in foolishness, in this confidence of boasting. NASB 1977 That which I am speaking, I am not speaking as the Lord would, but as in foolishness, in this confidence of boasting. Legacy Standard Bible What I am saying, I am not saying according to the Lord, but as in foolishness, in this confidence of boasting. Amplified Bible What I say in this confident boasting, I say not as the Lord would [with His authority], but foolishly. Christian Standard Bible What I am saying in this matter of boasting, I don’t speak as the Lord would, but as it were, foolishly. Holman Christian Standard Bible What I say in this matter of boasting, I don’t speak as the Lord would, but foolishly. American Standard Version That which I speak, I speak not after the Lord, but as in foolishness, in this confidence of glorying. Contemporary English Version When I do all this bragging, I do it as a fool and not for the Lord. English Revised Version That which I speak, I speak not after the Lord, but as in foolishness, in this confidence of glorying. GOD'S WORD® Translation What I say as I start bragging is foolishness. It's not something I would say if I were speaking for the Lord. Good News Translation Of course what I am saying now is not what the Lord would have me say; in this matter of boasting I am really talking like a fool. International Standard Version When I talk as a confident boaster, I am not talking with the Lord's authority but like a fool. Majority Standard Bible In this confident boasting of mine, I am not speaking as the Lord would, but as a fool. NET Bible What I am saying with this boastful confidence I do not say the way the Lord would. Instead it is, as it were, foolishness. New Heart English Bible That which I speak, I do not speak according to the Lord, but as in foolishness, in this confidence of boasting. Webster's Bible Translation That which I speak, I speak it not according to the Lord, but as it were foolishly, in this confidence of boasting. Weymouth New Testament What I am now saying, I do not say by the Lord's command, but as a fool in his folly might, in this reckless boasting. World English Bible That which I speak, I don’t speak according to the Lord, but as in foolishness, in this confidence of boasting. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThat which I speak, I do not speak according to the LORD, but as in foolishness, in this the confidence of boasting; Berean Literal Bible What I am saying in this confidence of boasting, I am not saying according to the Lord, but as in foolishness. Young's Literal Translation That which I speak, I speak not according to the Lord, but as in foolishness, in this the confidence of boasting; Smith's Literal Translation What I speak, I speak not according to the Lord, but as in madness, in this first principle of boasting. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThat which I speak, I speak not according to God, but as it were in foolishness, in this matter of glorying. Catholic Public Domain Version What I am saying is not said according to God, but as if in foolishness, in this matter of glorying. New American Bible What I am saying I am not saying according to the Lord but as in foolishness, in this boastful state. New Revised Standard Version What I am saying in regard to this boastful confidence, I am saying not with the Lord’s authority, but as a fool; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhat I now say, I speak not after our LORD, but as it were foolishly, on this occasion of boasting. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Everything that I speak, it is not by our Lord that I speak, but as in folly on this occasion of boasting. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentWhat I say, I say not according to the Lord, but as in folly, in this same confidence of boasting. Godbey New Testament What I say, I am not saying according to the Lord, but as it were in folly, in this confidence of glorying. Haweis New Testament What I speak, I speak not after the Lord, but as it were in folly in this confidence of boasting. Mace New Testament what I say, I say it not as an apostle, but as it were to indulge my vanity in this matter of boasting. Weymouth New Testament What I am now saying, I do not say by the Lord's command, but as a fool in his folly might, in this reckless boasting. Worrell New Testament What I am speaking I speak not according to the Lord, but as in foolishness, in this confidence of boasting. Worsley New Testament What I speak I speak not as from the Lord, but as in weakness, in this confidence of boasting. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Paul's Suffering and Service16I repeat: Let no one take me for a fool. But if you do, then receive me as a fool, so that I too may boast a little. 17 In this confident boasting of mine, I am not speaking as the Lord would, but as a fool. 18Since many are boasting according to the flesh, I too will boast.… Cross References 2 Corinthians 10:8 For even if I boast somewhat excessively about the authority the Lord gave us for building you up rather than tearing you down, I will not be ashamed. 2 Corinthians 12:11 I have become a fool, but you drove me to it. In fact, you should have commended me, since I am in no way inferior to those “super-apostles,” even though I am nothing. 1 Corinthians 7:6 I say this as a concession, not as a command. 1 Corinthians 9:16-18 Yet when I preach the gospel, I have no reason to boast, because I am obligated to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! / If my preaching is voluntary, I have a reward. But if it is not voluntary, I am still entrusted with a responsibility. / What then is my reward? That in preaching the gospel I may offer it free of charge, and so not use up my rights in preaching it. Romans 15:15-18 However, I have written you a bold reminder on some points, because of the grace God has given me / to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles in the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. / Therefore I exult in Christ Jesus in my service to God. ... Galatians 1:11-12 For I want you to know, brothers, that the gospel I preached was not devised by man. / I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ. Philippians 3:3-4 For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh— / though I myself could have such confidence. If anyone else thinks he has grounds for confidence in the flesh, I have more: 1 Timothy 1:12-16 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, that He considered me faithful and appointed me to service. / I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man; yet because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief, I was shown mercy. / And the grace of our Lord overflowed to me, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. ... 1 Corinthians 15:9-10 For I am the least of the apostles and am unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. / But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace to me was not in vain. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me. Romans 12:3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you. Jeremiah 9:23-24 This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. / But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD. Proverbs 27:2 Let another praise you, and not your own mouth—a stranger, and not your own lips. Proverbs 25:27 It is not good to eat too much honey or to search out one’s own glory. Isaiah 10:15 Does an axe raise itself above the one who swings it? Does a saw boast over him who saws with it? It would be like a rod waving the one who lifts it, or a staff lifting him who is not wood! Isaiah 64:6 Each of us has become like something unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all wither like a leaf, and our iniquities carry us away like the wind. Treasury of Scripture That which I speak, I speak it not after the Lord, but as it were foolishly, in this confidence of boasting. I speak it. 1 Corinthians 7:6,12 But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment… foolishly. 2 Corinthians 11:18-27 Seeing that many glory after the flesh, I will glory also… 2 Corinthians 9:4 Lest haply if they of Macedonia come with me, and find you unprepared, we (that we say not, ye) should be ashamed in this same confident boasting. Philippians 3:3-6 For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh… Jump to Previous Authority Boastful Boasting Command Confidence Credit Folly Fool Foolish Foolishly Foolishness Glorying Lord's Order Reckless Speak TalkingJump to Next Authority Boastful Boasting Command Confidence Credit Folly Fool Foolish Foolishly Foolishness Glorying Lord's Order Reckless Speak Talking2 Corinthians 11 1. Out of his jealousy over the Corinthians, he enters into a forced commendation of himself,5. of his equality with the chief apostles, 7. of his preaching the gospel to them freely, and without any charge to them; 13. showing that he was not inferior to those deceitful workers in any legal prerogative; 23. and in the service of Christ, and in all kinds of sufferings for his ministry, far superior. In this confident boasting of mine Paul is addressing the Corinthian church, defending his apostolic authority against false apostles. His "confident boasting" is a rhetorical strategy to highlight the absurdity of boasting in human achievements. In the Greco-Roman world, boasting was common among philosophers and leaders to establish credibility. Paul contrasts this with the Christian virtue of humility, as seen in Jeremiah 9:23-24, where boasting is only appropriate in understanding and knowing God. I am not speaking as the Lord would but as a fool Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul the ApostleThe author of 2 Corinthians, Paul is addressing the church in Corinth. He is defending his apostleship and contrasting his ministry with that of false apostles. 2. Corinth A major city in ancient Greece, known for its wealth and immorality. The church in Corinth faced many challenges, including divisions and the influence of false teachers. 3. False Apostles Individuals who were misleading the Corinthian church by questioning Paul's authority and promoting a different gospel. Teaching Points Understanding Contextual BoastingPaul uses "foolish" boasting to make a point. He contrasts human boasting with boasting in the Lord, teaching us to discern when and how to speak about our achievements. Discernment in Leadership The Corinthian church struggled with discerning true from false apostles. This teaches us the importance of evaluating leaders by their adherence to the gospel and their fruits. Humility in Service Paul’s approach highlights the value of humility. Even when defending his ministry, he acknowledges the foolishness of boasting, reminding us to serve with humility. The Danger of Comparison Paul warns against comparing ourselves to others, which can lead to pride or discouragement. Instead, we should focus on our unique calling in Christ. The Role of Suffering in Ministry Paul’s hardships, which he later details, show that suffering can be a mark of true apostleship and dedication to Christ, encouraging us to persevere in trials.(17) 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 the distinction drawn is the same as that which we find in 1Corinthians 7:6; 1Corinthians 7:10; 1Corinthians 7:12. There is, however, a marked difference in the subject-matter of the two cases. There he distinguishes a private opinion from a principle or rule which he feels to be divine. Here he draws the line of demarcation between human feelings and a divine inspiration. It is, of course, easy to raise questions which would be hard, if they were not also frivolous and foolish. Are we to class what he places on the lower side of the boundary-line as inspired or uninspired teaching? If the former, are we not contradicting what he writes as inspired? If the latter, are we not depriving what follows of the authority of an inspired writing? Are we not, in so doing, admitting the principle of recognising a human element mingling with the divine in other parts of Scripture as well as this? The answer to these questions, so far as they need an answer, is best found in taking St. Paul's words in their plain and natural sense, believing that his words have just the authority which he claims for them, and no more. Speaking apart from these questions, there is something almost pathetic in the consciousness which he feels that self-vindication can never, as such, come from the Spirit of God, and that it is, at the best, a pardonable human weakness. It is not wrong, or else his conscience would have forbidden it. It is not the note of the highest or noblest temper, or else he would have felt the Spirit's guidance in it.Verse 17. - Not after the Lord. "Boasting," or what might be stigmatized as such, may become a sort of painful necessity, necessitated by human baseness; but in itself it cannot be "after the Lord." There is nothing Christ-like in it. It is human, not Divine; an earthly necessity, not a heavenly example; a sword of the giant Philistine, which yet David may be forced to use. Confidence; hypostasis, as in 2 Corinthians 9:4, where exactly the same phrase occurs. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Inἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. this ταύτῃ (tautē) Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. confident ὑποστάσει (hypostasei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 5287: From a compound of hupo and histemi; a setting under, i.e. concretely, essence, or abstractly, assurance. boasting [of mine], καυχήσεως (kauchēseōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 2746: The act of boasting, glorying, exultation. From kauchaomai; boasting, in a good or a bad sense. I am not speaking λαλῶ (lalō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. as κατὰ (kata) Preposition Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). [the] Lord {would}, Κύριον (Kyrion) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. but ἀλλ’ (all’) Conjunction Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. as ὡς (hōs) Adverb Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. a fool. ἀφροσύνῃ (aphrosynē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 877: Want of sense, foolishness, impiety, wickedness. From aphron; senselessness, i.e. egotism; recklessness. 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