Charles Ellicott Commentary 2 Corinthians 11:18

"Seeing that many glory after the flesh, I will glory also." — 2 Corinthians 11:18 (ASV)

Seeing that many glory after the flesh.—To glory, or boast, after the flesh, as interpreted by 2 Corinthians 5:16 (where see Note), is to lay stress on things which are the accidents of the spiritual life, not of its true essence—on descent, prerogatives, rank, reputation, and the like. There is a touch half of irony, half of impatience, in the way the Apostle says that he too will for once descend to their level and do as they do.