2 Corinthians 12:5

On behalf of such a one as this, will I boast, but, on behalf of myself, will I not boast, save in my weaknesses;—

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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 caught away into paradise, and heard unspeakable things, which it is not allowable for a man to utter:

6Although in fact, if I should wish to boast, I shall not be foolish, for, the truth, would I speak; but I forbear, lest anyone, unto me, should reckon above what he beholdeth me [to be], or heareth from me,—even by the exceeding greatness of the revelations.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 2:3I, therefore in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling, came to be with you,

2 Corinthians 12:9And at once he said unto me—Sufficient for thee, is my favour, for, my power, in weakness, is made complete. Most gladly, therefore, will I rather boast in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may spread a tent over 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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