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