2 Corinthians 11:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 11:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 11:17 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "That which I speak, I speak it not after the Lord, but as it were foolishly, in this confidence of boasting." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 11:17 — KJV
“That which I speak, I speak it not after the Lord, but as it were foolishly, in this confidence of boasting.”
— 2 Corinthians 11:17 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 11:17 in Context — About the Book of 2 Corinthians
2 Corinthians is Paul's most personal letter — defending his ministry through a catalogue of beatings, shipwrecks, and sleepless nights, then unveiling the secret: God's power is made perfect in weakness. Treasure in jars of clay, the God of all comfort, and grace that is always sufficient.
Cross-References for 2 Corinthians 11:17
“Speak not thou in thine heart, after that the LORD thy God hath cast them out from before thee, saying, For my righteousness the LORD hath brought me in to possess this land: but for the wickedness of these nations the LORD doth drive them out from before thee.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 11:17: speak, after, lord
“And David's heart smote him after that he had numbered the people. And David said unto the LORD, I have sinned greatly in that I have done: and now, I beseech thee, O LORD, take away the iniquity of thy servant; for I have done very foolishly.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 11:17: after, lord, foolishly
“Speak, Thus saith the LORD, Even the carcases of men shall fall as dung upon the open field, and as the handful after the harvestman, and none shall gather them.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 11:17: speak, after, lord
“And it shall be no more the confidence of the house of Israel, which bringeth their iniquity to remembrance, when they shall look after them: but they shall know that I am the Lord GOD.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 11:17: after, lord, confidence
“And the LORD said unto Abram, after that Lot was separated from him, Lift up now thine eyes, and look from the place where thou art northward, and southward, and eastward, and westward:”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 11:17: after, lord
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