2 Corinthians 12:5
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 a man to utter.
Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities.
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.
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.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- I will boast about such a man, but I will not boast about myself, except in my weaknesses.
- KJV
- Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities.
- WEB
- On behalf of such a one I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except in my weaknesses.
- ASV
- On behalf of such a one will I glory: but on mine own behalf I will not glory, save in [my] weaknesses.
- DARBY
- Of such [a one] I will boast, but of myself I will not boast, unless in my weaknesses.
- BLB
- On behalf of such a man I will boast; but on behalf of myself I will not boast, except in the weaknesses.
- ÅB
- Av dette vil jeg rose meg; men av meg selv vil jeg ikke rose meg, uten av min skrøpelighet.
- OTB
- På vegne av en slik mann vil jeg rose meg; men på egne vegne vil jeg ikke rose meg, unntatt når det gjelder mine svakheter.
- B1930
- Av dette vil jeg rose mig; men av mig selv vil jeg ikke rose mig, uten av min skrøpelighet.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
2 Corinthians 11:30
If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities.
Read in context1 Corinthians 2:3
And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.
Read in context2 Corinthians 12:9–10
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
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