King James Version (KJV)

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.”

Verse in context — 2 Corinthians 11

Therefore [it is] no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.

I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, that I may boast myself a little.

That which I speak, I speak [it] not after the Lord, but as it were foolishly, in this confidence of boasting.

Seeing that many glory after the flesh, I will glory also.

For ye suffer fools gladly, seeing ye [yourselves] are wise.

Paul’s defense of his ministry and encouragement in hardship.