(R)”(S) Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. Favoriting is a great way to keep a list of sermons, programs, and ministry resources in your account. This is implied from the fact that Paul, not finding Titus at Troas, went into Macedonia. 12 Truly the a signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the … 2 Corinthians 12:1. 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. was caught up to the third heaven fourteen years ago. 2 Corinthians 12:2. 4 How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter. 1 - I Must Go On Boasting. King James Version (KJV). 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. Did we not walk in the same footsteps by the same Spirit? I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord: 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." I will come … 18 I urged(AJ) Titus(AK) to go to you and I sent our brother(AL) with him. 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. Do you wish you knew the Bible better? 12 g Greet one another with a holy kiss. # ver. 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. 12 I must go on boasting. on (the Lord), which in some instances is used to refer to Jehovah and in others, to Jesus. Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations … 19 Have you been thinking all along that we have been defending ourselves to you? 2 Corinthians 12:18 Lit walk. 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. 5 Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities. (AA) 13 How were you inferior to the other churches, except that I was never a burden to you? 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. 2 Corinthians 12:10 Or mistreatment. (AI) Yet, crafty fellow that I am, I caught you by trickery! forgive me this wrong. 8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. Paul’s Vision and His Thorn 1I must go on boasting. (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. "For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but [now] I forbear, lest … "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". 17 Did I exploit you through any of the men I sent to you? 20 For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and that I shall be found unto you such as ye would not: lest there be debates, envyings, wraths, strifes, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults: 21 And lest, when I come again, my God will humble me among you, and that I shall bewail many which have sinned already, and have not repented of the uncleanness and fornication and lasciviousness which they have committed. I ought to have been commended by you, for I am not in the least inferior to the “super-apostles,”[a](Y) even though I am nothing. 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. received it (2 Corinthians 2:12-13; 7:6-8). (AB) Forgive me this wrong!(AC). Whether it was in the body or out of the body I do not know—God knows. we speak before God in Christ: but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying. Read Bible Book Of 2 Corinthians Chapter 12 In Online. (O) 9 But he said to me, “My grace(P) is sufficient for you, for my power(Q) is made perfect in weakness. (E) Whether it was in the body or out of the body I do not know—God knows. 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 … All rights reserved worldwide. Titus did not exploit you, did he? Although There Is Nothing To Be Gained, I Will Go On To Visions And Revelations From The Lord. 13 h All the saints greet you. 13 For what is it wherein ye were inferior to other churches, except it be that I myself was not a burdensome to you? Don't have an account? (W), 11 I have made a fool of myself,(X) but you drove me to it. 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. 2I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. 1 This boasting will do no good, but I must go on. (AG) If I love you more,(AH) will you love me less? I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. 12 Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds. 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. I knew a man in Christ about fourteen years ago. 2 Corinthians 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Did Titus make a gain of you? 2 Corinthians 12:12 — New International Reader’s Version (NIrV) 16 Be that as it may, I have not been a burden to you. walked we not in the same spirit? For when I am weak, then I am strong. It works everywhere you sign in, even with the mobile app! 2 Corinthians 12:11 Or super-apostles. 2 Corinthians 12 New International Version << 2 Corinthians 11 | 2 Corinthians 12 | 2 Corinthians 13 >> Paul's Thorn in the Flesh. 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. New International Version (NIV). Whether heavenly things were brought down to him, while his body was in a trance, as in the case of ancient prophets; or whether his soul was dislodged from the body for a time, and taken up into heaven, or whether he was taken up, body and soul together, he knew not. I will reluctantly tell about visions and revelations from the Lord. Streamed live from Calvary Chapel Valley Springs. Try it free for 30 days. I do not know. 2 Corinthians 12:15(NASB) Verse Thoughts. Try it free today. 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. 13 For what is it wherein ye were inferior to other churches, except it be that I myself was not burdensome to you? Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. 2 Corinthians 12:12 Or works of power. Of course, they do not (2 Corinthians 12:16–18). 2 - I Know A Man In Christ Who Fourteen Years Ago Was Caught Up To The Third Heaven. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 I. Commentary on 2 Corinthians 12:1-6 (Read 2 Corinthians 12:1-6) There can be no doubt the apostle speaks of himself. # 12:2 Greek I know a man in Christ who. 2 I know a man in Christ(C) who fourteen years ago was caught up(D) to the third heaven. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. In this case, it is logical to conclude that Paul speaks of making three heartfelt requests to the Lord Jehovah, the “Hearer of prayer.”. 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? # See ch. 12 1 I must go on boasting. He is concerned that when he comes to visit them, he will find some still participating in ongoing and unrepentant sin (2 Corinthians 12… ( B) from the Lord. (I) 6 Even if I should choose to boast,(J) I would not be a fool,(K) because I would be speaking the truth. ( D) to the third heaven. 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. The Lord has shown me special things, like in a dream. Coming to the issue of visions and revelations of the Lord, he describes "a man … 2 Corinthians 12:9 Lit in. 16 But be it so, I did not burden you: nevertheless, being crafty, I caught you with guile. It will not really help you, but I will tell you anyway. 5 I will boast about a man like that, but I will not boast about myself, except about my weaknesses. It is doubtless not profitable for me to boast. 2 Corinthians 12:12 Or confirming miracles. 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. 12 I must go on boasting. Realistically, Paul is in a better position to judge them, as an apostle of Christ. 3; 1 Thess. walked we not in the same steps? 8 Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. 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. 2 Corinthians 11 2 Corinthians 12 2 Corinthians 13. 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. 14 years ago, God quickly took this man up to the third heaven. # Gal. 19 Again, think ye that we excuse ourselves unto you? 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. Sign In. Whether It Was In The Body Or Out Of The Body I Do Not Know--god Knows. 2 I know a man. 2 Corinthians 12. 18 I desired Titus, and with him I sent a brother. Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. Bible Gateway Plus makes it easy. 9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. 2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Paul’s Vision and His Thorn in the Flesh. 5:17. in Christ who fourteen years ago was. (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. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. After all, children should not have to save up for their parents,(AE) but parents for their children. It is authored by Paul the Apostle and Timothy (2 … 2 Corinthians 12 is the twelfth chapter of the Second Epistle to the Corinthians in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. Sunday, July 5, 2020. 3:3. revelations of the Lord. 1 I must continue to praise myself. (Z) 12 I persevered in demonstrating among you the marks of a true apostle, including signs, wonders and miracles. 8:3; Acts 8:39] caught up to. I must go on boasting. Register! Paul's Visions and His Thorn. 4:17; Rev. 2 Corinthians 12:3. Return to the Main Player. 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. For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest … (2 Corinthians 12:4) Paul is not very clear as to whether he saw this happen, or he had a vision of it. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. (1-6) Paul reluctantly describes his vision. 12:5; [Ezek. 1 I * must boast; not that it is profitable, but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord. 2 Corinthians 12:18 Or by the same Spirit. 1 I must go on boasting. 1:12; 2:2; Eph. 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. 2-corinthians 12:6 For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but … 1 I must go on boasting. 17 Did I make a gain of you by any of them whom I sent unto you? 11 Finally, brothers, 1 rejoice. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. ( A) Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations. 2 I know a certain man who belongs to Christ. 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). 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 Corinthians 12 - It is doubtless* not profitable for me to boast. (AF) 15 So I will very gladly spend for you everything I have and expend myself as well. (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. Perhaps this man was still in his body. (AQ) I fear that there may be discord,(AR) jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition,(AS) slander,(AT) gossip,(AU) arrogance(AV) and disorder. ( C) who fourteen years ago was caught up. 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. 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. (A) Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations(B) from the Lord. 15 And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved. Though there is nothing to be gained by it, I will go on to visions and. Upgrade to the best Bible learning experience! 2 I know a man in Christ. 10 That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight(T) in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships,(U) in persecutions,(V) in difficulties. forgive me this wrong. 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 CHAPTER 12. 2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Perhaps he had gone away from his body. We are not capable, nor … Whether it was in the body or out of the body I do not know—God knows. Finally, Paul reminds them they are not his judge. 2 Corinthians 12:12 Lit of the apostle. 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