Sign In. However, based on the context of this section on Paul's boasting, Paul is referring to himself being taken into heaven and hearing things that no mortal can repeat. 2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. 12 It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. Although There Is Nothing To Be Gained, I Will Go On To Visions And Revelations From The Lord. King James Version (KJV). 2 Corinthians 12:11 Or super-apostles. 12 1 I must go on boasting. (E) Whether it was in the body or out of the body I do not know—God knows. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. (F) 3 And I know that this man—whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know, but God knows— 4 was caught up(G) to paradise(H) and heard inexpressible things, things that no one is permitted to tell. 1 I * must boast; not that it is profitable, but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord. Streamed live from Calvary Chapel Valley Springs. walked we not in the same steps? In this case, it is logical to conclude that Paul speaks of making three heartfelt requests to the Lord Jehovah, the “Hearer of prayer.”. Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. 2 Corinthians 12 New International Version << 2 Corinthians 11 | 2 Corinthians 12 | 2 Corinthians 13 >> Paul's Thorn in the Flesh. 14 Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not be burdensome to you: for I seek not yours but you: for the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children. Favoriting is a great way to keep a list of sermons, programs, and ministry resources in your account. It will not really help you, but I will tell you anyway. Bible Gateway Plus makes it easy. (AI) Yet, crafty fellow that I am, I caught you by trickery! 2 Corinthians 12:2 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 2 Corinthians 12:2, NIV: "I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven.Whether it was in the body or out of the body I do not know--God knows." After all, children should not have to save up for their parents,(AE) but parents for their children. 13 For what is it wherein ye were inferior to other churches, except it be that I myself was not burdensome to you? I will reluctantly tell about visions and revelations from the Lord. Register! Sunday, July 5, 2020. 12 I must go on boasting. (L) Therefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh,(M) a messenger of Satan,(N) to torment me. forgive me this wrong. Of course, they do not (2 Corinthians 12:16–18). 2 Corinthians 12:12 Lit of the apostle. 8:3; Acts 8:39] caught up to. We have been speaking in the sight of God(AM) as those in Christ; and everything we do, dear friends,(AN) is for your strengthening. 3:3. revelations of the Lord. 19 Have you been thinking all along that we have been defending ourselves to you? 2 Corinthians 12 How God has helped Paul. It is doubtless not profitable for me to boast. (AO) 20 For I am afraid that when I come(AP) I may not find you as I want you to be, and you may not find me as you want me to be. 2 Corinthians 12 - Boasting is necessary, though it is not profitable; but I will go on to visions and revelations *of the Lord. Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations … Whether It Was In The Body Or Out Of The Body I Do Not Know--god Knows. Coming to the issue of visions and revelations of the Lord, he describes "a man … I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. (AF) 15 So I will very gladly spend for you everything I have and expend myself as well. CHAPTER 12. 16 But be it so, I did not burden you: nevertheless, being crafty, I caught you with guile. Paul’s Vision and His Thorn in the Flesh. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 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. 18 I desired Titus, and with him I sent a brother. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 1 I must go on boasting. "THE SECOND EPISTLE TO THE CORINTHIANS" Chapter Twelve OBJECTIVES IN STUDYING THIS CHAPTER 1) To understand why the Lord allowed Paul to suffer so much persecution 2) To see why Paul took pleasure in his infirmities suffered for Christ's sake SUMMARY We find Paul compelled to continue his "foolish boasting". 13 h All the saints greet you. ( B) from the Lord. 14 Now I am ready to visit you for the third time,(AD) and I will not be a burden to you, because what I want is not your possessions but you. # See ch. 8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. (2 Corinthians 12:4) Paul is not very clear as to whether he saw this happen, or he had a vision of it. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord: Titus did not exploit you, did he? 12 Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds. Choose a verse from '2 Corinthians 12' to begin your 'Verse-by-Verse' study of God's Word using the more than 100 commentaries available on StudyLight.org 2 Corinthians 12:12 — New International Reader’s Version (NIrV) (Z) 12 I persevered in demonstrating among you the marks of a true apostle, including signs, wonders and miracles. Realistically, Paul is in a better position to judge them, as an apostle of Christ. 1 I must go on boasting. (R)”(S) Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. (AQ) I fear that there may be discord,(AR) jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition,(AS) slander,(AT) gossip,(AU) arrogance(AV) and disorder. 2 Corinthians 12:10 Or mistreatment. Did Titus make a gain of you? I do not know. 4:17; Rev. 2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. # ver. (I) 6 Even if I should choose to boast,(J) I would not be a fool,(K) because I would be speaking the truth. 1 I must continue to praise myself. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong. 2 Corinthians 12:12 Or works of power. # 12:2 Greek I know a man in Christ who. 3 And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;). (AW) 21 I am afraid that when I come again my God will humble me before you, and I will be grieved(AX) over many who have sinned earlier(AY) and have not repented of the impurity, sexual sin and debauchery(AZ) in which they have indulged. (1-6) Paul reluctantly describes his vision. NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, NIV, Chronological Study Bible: Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Romans, Comfort Print, NIV, Verse Mapping Bible, Comfort Print: Find Connections in Scripture Using a Unique 5-Step Process, NIV, Story of Jesus: Experience the Life of Jesus as One Seamless Story. 17 Did I make a gain of you by any of them whom I sent unto you? (A) Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations(B) from the Lord. 5 Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities. ( A) Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations. 15 And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved. 18 I urged(AJ) Titus(AK) to go to you and I sent our brother(AL) with him. Perhaps he had gone away from his body. 3; 1 Thess. 2 I. Did we not walk in the same footsteps by the same Spirit? 2 Corinthians 12:18 Or by the same Spirit. 2 Corinthians 12:3. 1:12; 2:2; Eph. Try it free for 30 days. Paul's Visions and His Thorn. 1 - I Must Go On Boasting. Apparently, Titus made his journey across the Aegean Sea to Corinth and was to return by land to meet Paul at Troas (2 Corinthians 2:12-13). 10 That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight(T) in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships,(U) in persecutions,(V) in difficulties. 2 Corinthians 12:2 — American Standard Version (ASV 1901) 2 I know a man in Christ, fourteen years ago (whether in the body, I know not; or whether out of the body, I know not; God knoweth), such a one caught up even to the third heaven. 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. 2 Corinthians 12:9 Lit in. 11 I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing am I behind the very chiefest apostles, though I be nothing. 17 Did I exploit you through any of the men I sent to you? 2-corinthians 12:6 For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but … 12 It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. ( D) to the third heaven. 2 Corinthians 12:2 - I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago—whether in the body I do not know, or out of the body I do not know, God knows—such a man was caught up … 2 Corinthians 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. 2 Corinthians 12 New International Version Paul’s Vision and His Thorn 1 I must go on boasting. 2 I know someone in Christ who, fourteen years ago (whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows), was caught up to the third heaven. "For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but [now] I forbear, lest … Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the … 11 Finally, brothers, 1 rejoice. 2 Corinthians 12:1. Commentary on 2 Corinthians 12:1-6 (Read 2 Corinthians 12:1-6) There can be no doubt the apostle speaks of himself. walked we not in the same spirit? 7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. 19 Again, think ye that we excuse ourselves unto you? (AB) Forgive me this wrong!(AC). It is authored by Paul the Apostle and Timothy (2 … 2 I know a man in Christ(C) who fourteen years ago was caught up(D) to the third heaven. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. I must go on boasting. All rights reserved worldwide. 2 Corinthians 12:12 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB) 12 Indeed, the signs of an apostle have been done among you with all patient endurance, both signs and wonders and deeds of power. 9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. It works everywhere you sign in, even with the mobile app! Only God knows. 12:5; [Ezek. I will come … (AA) 13 How were you inferior to the other churches, except that I was never a burden to you? 2 Corinthians 12:15(NASB) Verse Thoughts. Perhaps this man was still in his body. Try it free today. 13 For what is it wherein ye were inferior to other churches, except it be that I myself was not a burdensome to you? 5 I will boast about a man like that, but I will not boast about myself, except about my weaknesses. ( C) who fourteen years ago was caught up. (O) 9 But he said to me, “My grace(P) is sufficient for you, for my power(Q) is made perfect in weakness. (W), 11 I have made a fool of myself,(X) but you drove me to it. 2 Corinthians 12:2. 16 Be that as it may, I have not been a burden to you. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. 2 Corinthians 12 - It is doubtless* not profitable for me to boast. 1 This boasting will do no good, but I must go on. c Aim for restoration, comfort one another, 2 d agree with one another, e live in peace; and the God of love and f peace will be with you. Whether it was in the body or out of the body I do not know—God knows. 2 Corinthians 12:18 Lit walk. I knew a man in Christ about fourteen years ago. 2 - I Know A Man In Christ Who Fourteen Years Ago Was Caught Up To The Third Heaven. Upgrade to the best Bible learning experience! When first introduced to the believers at Corinth we find a group of Christians that despite boasting their diverse spiritual gifts were devoid of love, and wallowed in a divergent range of ungodly actions and attitudes, including: quarrelling, envying, anger, bitterness, back-biting, carnal intrigues and gross spiritual immaturity. But I refrain, so no one will think more of me than is warranted by what I do or say, 7 or because of these surpassingly great revelations. 14 years ago, God quickly took this man up to the third heaven. For we saw his star when it rose 6 and have come to worship him.” 3 When King Herod 7 heard this he was alarmed, and all Jerusalem with him. The Lord has shown me special things, like in a dream. (AG) If I love you more,(AH) will you love me less? This is implied from the fact that Paul, not finding Titus at Troas, went into Macedonia. 5:17. in Christ who fourteen years ago was. Do you wish you knew the Bible better? we speak before God in Christ: but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying. received it (2 Corinthians 2:12-13; 7:6-8). Paul’s Vision and His Thorn 1I must go on boasting. 2I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. 2 I know a man in Christ. Though there is nothing to be gained by it, I will go on to visions and. Finally, Paul reminds them they are not his judge. 2 I know a certain man who belongs to Christ. 8 Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. Read Bible Book Of 2 Corinthians Chapter 12 In Online. 12 Truly the a signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds. Faith, hope, love, peace, righteousness, are still there, but there has passed away a glory from the earth, and the joy of that ecstatic rapture lies in the remote past, never to return on earth. Don't have an account? He is concerned that when he comes to visit them, he will find some still participating in ongoing and unrepentant sin (2 Corinthians 12… 2 Corinthians 12. 2 Corinthians 12 is the twelfth chapter of the Second Epistle to the Corinthians in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest … We are not capable, nor … 4 How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter. forgive me this wrong. Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. 2 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem 1 in Judea, in the time 2 of King Herod, 3 wise men 4 from the East came to Jerusalem 5 2 saying, “Where is the one who is born king of the Jews? 6 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. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. 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