2 Corinthians 12:5

Of such a man will I reioyce: of my selfe will I not reioyce, except it bee of mine infirmities.

Geneva Bible 1599

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

4How that he was taken vp into Paradise, and heard words which cannot be spoken, which are not possible for man to vtter.

6For though I woulde reioyce, I should not be a foole, for I will say the trueth: but I refraine, lest any man should thinke of me aboue that hee seeth in me, or that he heareth of me.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 2:3And I was among you in weakenesse, and in feare, and in much trembling.

2 Corinthians 12:9And he said vnto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my power is made perfect through weakenesse. Very gladly therefore will I reioyce rather in mine infirmities, that the power of Christ may dwell in 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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