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2 Corinthians 12:6

If I should choose to boast, I will not be a fool, because I would be speaking the truth. But I will keep from boasting, so that no one will think more of me than what he sees in me or hears from me.

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In The King James Version

For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me.

In Context

5On behalf of such a person I will boast. But on behalf of myself I will not boast, except about my weaknesses.

7To keep me from boasting because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger from Satan to afflict me—so I would not become overly proud.

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Cross References

Romans 9:1I tell the truth in Christ. I do not lie, and my conscience bears witness with me in the Holy Spirit,

1 Corinthians 3:9For we are God's fellow workers. You are God's garden, God's building.

2 Corinthians 5:13For if we are out of our minds, it is for God; and if we are in our right minds, it is for your sake.

2 Corinthians 11:16I say again: Let no one think I am a fool. But if you do, receive me as a fool so I may boast a little.

2 Corinthians 12:7To keep me from boasting because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger from Satan to afflict me—so I would not become overly proud.

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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