2 Corinthians 12:5

On account of such a one I will have glory: for myself I will take no glory, but only in my feeble body.

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

In Context

4How he was taken up into Paradise, and words came to his ears which may not be said, and which man is not able to say.

6For if I had a desire to take credit to myself, it would not be foolish, for I would be saying what is true: but I will not, for fear that I might seem to any man more than he sees me to be, or has word from me that I am.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 2:3And I was with you without strength, in fear and in doubt.

2 Corinthians 12:9And he said to me, My grace is enough for you, for my power is made complete in what is feeble. Most gladly, then, will I take pride in my feeble body, so that the power of Christ may be on 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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