2 Corinthians 12:5

Of this I boast; but of myself I will not boast, except in my infirmities.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

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

4-and he was rapt into paradise, and heard words which are not uttered, those which it is not lawful for a man to utter.

6Yet if I willed to boast, I should not be a fool, for I say the truth; but I spare, lest any one think of me beyond that which he seeth me (to be), and what he heareth of me.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 2:3And I in much fear and trembling was with you.

2 Corinthians 12:9And he said to me, My grace sufficeth thee; for my power in weakness is perfected. Gladly therefore will I boast in my infirmities, that the power of the Meshiha may overshadow 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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