2 Corinthians 12:1
TO boast is surely not expedient for me; for I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
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
John 16:7But I tell you the truth, it is expedient for you that I depart; for if I depart not, the Comforter will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.
Acts 9:10And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him the Lord said, in a vision, Ananias! And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord.
Acts 22:17And it came to pass, when I had returned to Jerusalem, and as I was praying in the temple, that I was in a trance,
Acts 26:13at midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining around me and those who journeyed 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 →