2 Corinthians 12:5

For such an one I will glory; but for myself I will glory nothing, but in my infirmities.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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

4That he was caught up into paradise, and heard secret words, which it is not granted to man to utter.

6For though I should have a mind to glory, I shall not be foolish; for I will say the truth. But I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth in me, or any thing he heareth from 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 thee; for power is made perfect in infirmity. Gladly therefore will I glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may dwell in 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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