World English Bible
"That which I speak, I don't speak according to the Lord, but as in foolishness, in this confidence of boasting."
— 2 Corinthians 11:17, World English Bible
“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 speak not after the Lord, but as in foolishness, in this confidence of glorying. ”
“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 wonder, for even Satan masquerades as an angel of light.
It is no great thing therefore if his servants also masquerade as servants of righteousness, whose end will be according to their works.
I say again, let no one think me foolish. But if so, yet receive me as foolish, that I also may boast a little.
That which I speak, I don't speak according to the Lord, but as in foolishness, in this confidence of boasting.
Seeing that many boast after the flesh, I will also boast.
For you bear with the foolish gladly, being wise.
For you bear with a man, if he brings you into bondage, if he devours you, if he takes you captive, if he exalts himself, if he strikes you on the face.