2 Corinthians 12:5

Of such a one I will boast; but on my own behalf I will not boast except in my weaknesses.

Montgomery New Testament

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

4who was caught up into Paradise, and heard unutterable words which no human being is permitted to utter.

6If I should choose to continue boasting I should not be foolish, for I should be speaking the truth. But I refrain, lest by the stupendous grandeur of the revelation any one should estimate me beyond what he sees in me, or hears from me.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 2:3In weakness and fear and great trembling came I among you.

2 Corinthians 12:9but he has answered me. "My grace is sufficient for you; it is in weakness that my power is perfected."

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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