2 Corinthians 12:5

Concerning such a one I will glory: but concerning myself I will not glory, except in my infirmities.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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

4that he was caught up to Paradise, and heard unutterable words, which it is impossible for a man to speak.

6For if I shall wish to glory, I will not be a fool; for I speak the truth: but I fear, lest some one may consider with reference to me above what he sees me, or hears from me.

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Cross References

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

2 Corinthians 12:9And he said to me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore most delightfully I will glory the more in my infirmities, in order that the power of Christ may abide on 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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