American Standard Version
"That which I speak, I speak not after the Lord, but as in foolishness, in this confidence of glorying. "
— 2 Corinthians 11:17, American Standard Version
“That which I speak, I speak it not after the Lord, but as it were foolishly, in this confidence of boasting.”
“That which I speak, I don't speak according to the Lord, but as in foolishness, in this confidence of boasting.”
“What I am saying with this boastful confidence I do not say the way the Lord would. Instead it is, as it were, foolishness.”
“That which I speak, I speak not according to God: but as it were in foolishness, in this matter of glorying.”
“What I am now saying is not by the order of the Lord, but as a foolish person, taking credit to myself, as it seems.”
“That which I speak, I speak it not after the Lord, but as it were foolishly, in this confidence of boasting.”
And no marvel; for even Satan fashioneth himself into an angel of light.
It is no great thing therefore if his ministers also fashion themselves as ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.
I say again, Let no man think me foolish; but ifye do, yet as foolish receive me, that I also may glory a little.
That which I speak, I speak not after the Lord, but as in foolishness, in this confidence of glorying.
Seeing that many glory after the flesh, I will glory also.
For ye bear with the foolish gladly, being wise yourselves.
For ye bear with a man, if he bringeth you into bondage, if he devoureth you, if he taketh you captive, if he exalteth himself, if he smiteth you on the face.