2 Corinthians 12:6
Yet if I choose to boast, I shall not be a fool; for I shall be speaking no more than the truth. But I refrain, lest any one should credit me with more than he can see in me or hear from me, and because of the marvellous character of the revelations.
Twentieth Century New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
5About such a man I will boast, but about myself I will not boast except as regards my weaknesses.
Cross References
Romans 9:1I am speaking the truth as one in union with Christ; it is no lie; and my conscience, enlightened by the Holy Spirit,
1 Corinthians 3:9For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s harvest field, God’s building.
2 Corinthians 5:13For, if we were “beside ourselves,” it was in God’s service! If we are not in our senses, it is in yours!
2 Corinthians 11:16I say again — Let no one think me a fool! Yet, if you do, at least welcome me as you would a fool, that I, too may indulge in a little boasting.
2 Corinthians 12:7It was for this reason, and to prevent my thinking too highly of myself, that a thorn was sent to pierce my flesh — an instrument of Satan to discipline me — so that I should not think too highly of myself.
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 →