Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But this I say by way of concession, not of commandment.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But this I say as my opinion, and not as an order of the Lord.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

But this I say, as consenting [to], not as commanding [it].

World English Bible (WEB)

But this I say by way of concession, not of commandment.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and this I say by way of concurrence -- not of command,