2 Corinthians 12:5

Of such an one I will boast, and of myself I will not boast, except in my infirmities,

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities.

In Context

4that he was caught away to the paradise, and heard unutterable sayings, that it is not possible for man to speak.

6for if I may wish to boast, I shall not be a fool, for truth I will say; but I forebear, lest any one in regard to me may think anything above what he doth see me, or doth hear anything of me;

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 2:3and I, in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling, was with you;

2 Corinthians 12:9and He said to me, 'Sufficient for thee is My grace, for My power in infirmity is perfected;' most gladly, therefore, will I rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of the Christ may rest on me:

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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