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A Reluctant, Strategic Boast
Commentators agree that Paul calls his own speech "foolish" because boasting is contrary to the humble example of Christ. However, he felt forced into this style by his opponents. To defend his apostolic authority and win back the Corinthians, who were impressed by worldly boasting, he reluctantly adopted this method as a necessary, strategic measure.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 11:17
18th Century
Theologian
That which I speak. In praise of myself.
I speak it not after the Lord. (See Barnes on 1 Corinthians 7:12).
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 11:17
Not after the Lord (ου κατα Κυριον). Not after the example of the Lord. He had appealed to the example of Christ in 10:1 (the meek…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 11:17
19th Century
Bishop
I speak it not after the Lord, but as it were foolishly.—Better, in foolishness; as keeping up the emphatic repe…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 11:17
These two verses are likely a sort of parenthesis. Under normal circumstances, Paul claims, his conduct and words as a servant of Christ and of the…
John Calvin
On 2 Corinthians 11:17
16th Century
Theologian
What I speak, I speak not after the Lord. His disposition, it is true, kept God in view, but the outward appearance might seem unsuitable …
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 11:17
17th Century
Pastor
That which I speak
Meaning in vindication and commendation of himself, on this subject of glorying; or, as here expr…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 11:16–21
17th Century
Minister
It is the duty and practice of Christians to humble themselves, in obedience to the command and example of the Lord; yet prudence must direct which…