2 Corinthians 11:17
“That which I speak, I speak it not after the Lord, but as it were foolishly , in this confidence of boasting.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
That which I speak,.... Meaning in vindication and commendation of himself, on this subject of glorying; or, as here…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
That which I speak - In praise of myself. I speak it not after the Lord - see the note on 1Co 7:12. The phrase here may…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
I speak it not after the Lord - Were it not for the necessity under which I am laid to vindicate my apostleship, my…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Corinthians 11:16-21
Here we have a further excuse that the apostle makes for what he was about to say in his own vindication. 1. He would…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
not after the Lord i.e. (1) according to the example of the Lord; see for similar forms of expression 1Co 3:3; 1Co…
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