2 Corinthians 12:6
For if I should desire to glory, I shall not be foolish; for I shall speak the truth: but I forbear, lest any man should account of me above that which he seeth me to be, or heareth from me.
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Romans 9:1I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience bearing witness with me in the Holy Ghost,
1 Corinthians 3:9For we are God’s fellow-workers: ye are God’s husbandry, God’s building.
2 Corinthians 5:13For whether we are beside ourselves, it is unto God; or whether we are of sober mind, it is unto you.
2 Corinthians 11:16I say again, Let no man think me foolish; but if ye do, yet as foolish receive me, that I also may glory a little.
2 Corinthians 12:7And by reason of the exceeding greatness of the revelations—wherefore, that I should not be exalted overmuch, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, that I should not be exalted overmuch.
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 →