2 Corinthians 12:5

I will boast about such a man, but I will not boast about myself, except in my weaknesses.

Majority Standard Bible

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 up to Paradise. The things he heard were inexpressible, things that man is not permitted to tell.

6Even if I wanted to boast, I would not be a fool, because I would be speaking the truth. But I refrain, so no one will credit me with more than he sees in me or hears from me,

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 2:3I came to you in weakness and fear, and with much trembling.

2 Corinthians 12:9But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest 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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