2 Corinthians 12:1

I must boast! It is unprofitable; but I will pass to visions and revelations given by the Lord.

Twentieth Century New Testament

In The King James Version

It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.

In Context

2I know a man in union with Christ, who, fourteen years ago — whether in the body or out of the body I do not know; God knows — was caught up (this man of whom I am speaking) to the third Heaven.

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Cross References

John 16:7Yet I am only telling you the truth; it is for your good that I should go away. For otherwise the Helper will never come to you, but, if I leave you, I will send him to you.

Acts 9:10Now there was at Damascus a disciple named Ananias, to whom, in a vision, the Lord said: “Ananias.” “Yes, Lord,” he answered.

Acts 22:17After my return to Jerusalem, while I was praying one day in the Temple, I fell into a trance,

Acts 26:13that at mid-day, your Majesty, I saw right in my path, coming from the heavens, a light brighter than the glare of the sun, which shone all round me and those traveling with me.

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 12:1

In this chapter the apostle proceeds in maintaining the honour of his apostleship. He magnified his office when there were those who vilified it. What he says in his own praise was only in his own justification and the necessary defence of the honour of his ministry, the preservation of which was necessary to its success. First, He makes mention of the favour God had shown him, the honour done him, the methods God took to keep him humble, and the use he made of this dispensation, ver. 1-10 . Then he addresses… Read the whole commentary →

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