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2 Corinthians 11:18

New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— Since many boast according to the flesh, I will boast also.
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— Seeing that many glory after the flesh, I will glory also.
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— Seeing that many glory after the flesh, I will glory also.
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— Seeing that many glory after the flesh, I will glory also.
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— Seeing that many glory after the flesh, I will glory also.
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— Since many boast according to flesh, *I* also will boast.
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— Since, many, are boasting after the flesh, I also, will boast;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— since many boast according to the flesh, I also will boast:
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— Seeing that many glory according to the flesh, I will glory also.
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— Seeing that many reioyce after the flesh, I will reioyce also.
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— Seeing that many glory after the flesh, I will glory also.
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— Because many boast on the things of the flesh, I boast also.
John Etheridge Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1849)
— Because many boast in the flesh, I also will boast.
James Murdock Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1852)
— Because many glory after the flesh, I also will glory.

Strong's Numbers & Red-LettersGreek New TestamentColor-Code/Key Word Studies
Seeing that 1893
{1893} Prime
ἐπεί
epei
{ep-i'}
From G1909 and G1487; there upon, that is, since (of time or cause).
many 4183
{4183} Prime
πολύς
polus
{pol-oos'}
Including the forms from the alternate 'pollos'; (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverb largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely.
glory 2744
{2744} Prime
καυχάομαι
kauchaomai
{kow-khah'-om-ahee}
From some (obsolete) base akin to that of αὐχέω [[aucheo]] (to boast) and G2172; to vaunt (in a good or a bad sense).
z5736
<5736> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - Middle or Passive Deponent (See G5790)
Mood - Indicative (See G5791)
Count - 618
after 2596
{2596} Prime
κατά
kata
{kat-ah'}
A primary particle; (preposition) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case [genitive, dative or accusative] with which it is joined).
the x3588
(3588) Complement

ho
{ho}
The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).
flesh, 4561
{4561} Prime
σάρξ
sarx
{sarx}
Probably from the base of G4563; flesh (as stripped of the skin), that is, (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the symbol of what is external, or as the means of kindred, or (by implication) human nature (with its frailties (physically or morally) and passions), or (specifically) a human being (as such).
I will glory y2744
[2744] Standard
καυχάομαι
kauchaomai
{kow-khah'-om-ahee}
From some (obsolete) base akin to that of αὐχέω [[aucheo]] (to boast) and G2172; to vaunt (in a good or a bad sense).
z5695
<5695> Grammar
Tense - Future (See G5776)
Voice - Middle Deponent (See G5788)
Mood - Indicative (See G5791)
Count - 271
also. 2504
{2504} Prime
κἀγώ
kago
{kag-o'}
So also the dative (second form) and accusative (third form); from G2532 and G1473; and (or also, even, etc.) I, (to) me.
x2744
(2744) Complement
καυχάομαι
kauchaomai
{kow-khah'-om-ahee}
From some (obsolete) base akin to that of αὐχέω [[aucheo]] (to boast) and G2172; to vaunt (in a good or a bad sense).
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary

2 Corinthians 11:18

_ _ many — including the “false teachers.”

_ _ after the flesh — as fleshly men are wont to boast, namely, of external advantages, as their birth, doings, etc. (compare 2 Corinthians 11:22).

_ _ I will glory also — that is, I also will boast of such fleshly advantages, to show you that even in these I am not their inferiors, and therefore ought not to be supplanted by them in your esteem; though these are not what I desire to glory in (2 Corinthians 10:17).

Matthew Henry's Commentary

See commentary on 2 Corinthians 11:16-21.

John Wesley's Explanatory Notes

2 Corinthians 11:18

After the flesh — That is, in external things.

Geneva Bible Translation Notes

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Cross-Reference Topical ResearchStrong's Concordance
many:

2 Corinthians 11:12 But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them which desire occasion; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we.
2 Corinthians 11:21-23 I speak as concerning reproach, as though we had been weak. Howbeit whereinsoever any is bold, (I speak foolishly,) I am bold also. ... Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I [am] more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft.
2 Corinthians 10:12-18 For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise. ... For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.
Jeremiah 9:23-24 Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches: ... But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I [am] the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these [things] I delight, saith the LORD.
1 Corinthians 4:10 We [are] fools for Christ's sake, but ye [are] wise in Christ; we [are] weak, but ye [are] strong; ye [are] honourable, but we [are] despised.
1 Peter 1:24 For all flesh [is] as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away:

I will:

2 Corinthians 12:5-6 Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities. ... For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but [now] I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me [to be], or [that] he heareth of me.
2 Corinthians 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
2 Corinthians 12:11 I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing am I behind the very chiefest apostles, though I be nothing.
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Jr 9:23. 1Co 4:10. 2Co 10:12; 11:12, 21; 12:5, 9, 11. 1P 1:24.

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