2 Corinthians 12:1
It behooves me to glory, indeed it is not profitable, I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
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
John 16:7But now I tell you the truth; it is profitable to you that I may go away. For if I go not away, the Comforter will not come to you; but if I may go, I will send Him to you.
Acts 9:10And there was a certain disciple in Damascus, Ananias by name; and the Lord said to him in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord.
Acts 22:17And it happened unto me, having returned into Jerusalem, and while I was praying in the temple, I was in an ecstasy;
Acts 26:13about midday, a light from heaven above the brightness of the sun, shining around me and those traveling 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 →