2 Corinthians 12:1
It is indeed not expedient for me to boast; I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.
Noyes Bible
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
Ezekiel 1:1Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I was among the captives by the river Chebar, that the heavens were opened, and I saw visions of God.
Daniel 10:5I lifted up my eyes and looked, and behold, a certain man, clothed in linen garments, and his loins girded with gold of Uphaz.
John 16:7But I tell you the truth; it is expedient for you that I depart. For if I do not depart, 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 after my return to Jerusalem, while I was praying in the temple, that I fell into a trance,
Acts 26:13at mid-day, on the road, O king, I saw a light from heaven above the brightness of the sun, shining around me and those who were journeying 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 →