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2 Corinthians 12:6

For though I should incline to boast, I shall not be a fool; for I should speak truth. But I forbear least any one should think of me above what he seeth me to be, or heareth from me.

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me.

In Context

5Of such a one I will boast; but of myself I will not boast, unless in my infirmities.

7And least I should be too much lifted up with the abundance of the revelations, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, least I should be too much elevated.

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Cross References

Romans 9:1I say the truth in Christ, I lye not, (my conscience bearing me witness in the holy Ghost,)

1 Corinthians 3:9For we are fellow-laborers, the servants of God: and ye are the husbandry of God, ye are the building of God.

2 Corinthians 5:13For whether we be in extasies, it is to God: or if we be composed, it is for your benefit.

2 Corinthians 11:16I say again, let no one think me foolish herein; but if they do, yet bear with my weakness, that I also may boast a little.

2 Corinthians 12:7And least I should be too much lifted up with the abundance of the revelations, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, least I should be too much elevated.

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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