2 Corinthians 12:1
(Really, to me boasting is not helpful.) For I will come to visions and revelations of Lord.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.
In Context
Cross References
Ezekiel 1:1Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth [month], in the fifth [day] of the month, as I was among the captives by the river Chebar, that the heavens were opened, and I saw visions of God.
Daniel 10:5I lifted up my eyes, and looked. And, behold, a man clothed in linen, whose loins were girded with pure gold of Uphaz.
John 16:7Nevertheless I tell you the truth, it is expedient for you that I depart, for if I do not depart, the helper will not come to you. But whenever I go, I will send him to you.
Acts 9:10Now there was a certain disciple in Damascus, named Ananias, and the Lord said to him in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold me, Lord.
Acts 22:17And it came to pass, my having returned to Jerusalem and while I prayed in the temple, for me to became in a trance.
Acts 26:13at midday, O king, I saw on the road a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, which shone around me and those who went with me.
Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 12:1
In this chapter the apostle proceeds in maintaining the honour of his apostleship. He magnified his office when there were those who vilified it. What he says in his own praise was only in his own justification and the necessary defence of the honour of his ministry, the preservation of which was necessary to its success. First, He makes mention of the favour God had shown him, the honour done him, the methods God took to keep him humble, and the use he made of this dispensation, ver. 1-10 . Then he addresses… Read the whole commentary →