2 Corinthians 12:6
Although 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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Romans 9:1Truth, say I, in Christ, I utter no falsehood,—my conscience bearing witness with me in the Holy Spirit,—
1 Corinthians 3:9For we are, God’s, fellow-workmen: ye are, God’s, farm, God’s building.
2 Corinthians 5:13For, whether we have been beside ourselves, it hath been for God, or, whether we are sober-minded, it is for you.
2 Corinthians 11:16Again, I say—let no one deem me to be, foolish; but, otherwise, at least, as foolish, give me welcome, that, I also, some little, may boast myself.
2 Corinthians 12:7Wherefore, lest I should be unduly lifted up, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan, that he might buffet me,—lest I should be unduly lifted up.
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 →