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2 Corinthians 12:1

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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;)

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to gain, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord.
KJV
It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.
WEB
It is doubtless not profitable for me to boast, but I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.
ASV
I must needs glory, though it is not expedient; but I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.
DARBY
Well, it is not of profit to me to boast, for I will come to visions and revelations of [the] Lord.
BLB
It is necessary to boast; it is not profitable indeed, but I will go to visions and revelations of the Lord.
ÅB
Jeg må rose meg skjønt det ikke er gagnlig; men jeg kommer nå til syner og åpenbarelser av Herren.
OTB
Selv om det ikke er til nytte, må jeg fortsette med syner og åpenbaringer fra Herren.
B1930
Jeg må rose mig skjønt det ikke er gagnlig; men jeg kommer nu til syner og åpenbarelser av Herren.

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Cross references

  • Galatians 1:12

    For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.

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  • 2 Corinthians 12:7

    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.

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  • 1 John 5:20

    And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.

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  • Acts 22:17–21

    And it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance;

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  • 1 Corinthians 10:23

    All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.

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  • Acts 9:10–17

    And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord.

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  • Galatians 2:2

    And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them which were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain.

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  • Acts 26:13–19

    At midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them which journeyed with me.

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