2 Corinthians 12:5

Of such a one I will boast; but of myself I will not boast, unless in my infirmities.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities.

In Context

4was caught away to Paradise, and heard words not to be spoken, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.

6For though I should choose to boast, I would not be void of understanding: for I will speak the truth. But I forbear, lest any one should think of me more than what he sees me to be, or what he hears of me.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 2:3And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling:

2 Corinthians 12:9and he said to me: My grace is sufficient for you; for my power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly, therefore, will I boast in my infirmities, that the power of the Christ may abide upon me.

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 12:2-11

The Apostle's Rapture. ( a. d. 57.) 1 It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. 2 I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one caught up to the third heaven. 3 And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) 4 How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for… Read the whole commentary →

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