2 Corinthians 12:1 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

I must brag, although it doesn't do any good. I'll go on to visions and revelations from the Lord.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. 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.

BBE:

As it is necessary for me to take glory to myself, though it is not a good thing, I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.

DBY:

Well, it is not of profit to me to boast, for I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.

ERV:

I must needs glory, though it is not expedient; but I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.

WEY:

I am compelled to boast. It is not a profitable employment, but I will proceed to visions and revelations granted me by the Lord.

WBS:

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. For I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.

YLT:

To boast, really, is not profitable for me, for I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.

2 Corinthians 12:1 Cross References

XREF:

1 Corinthians 14:6 But now, brethren, if I come to you speaking in tongues, what will I profit you unless I speak to you either by way of revelation or of knowledge or of prophecy or of teaching?

2 Corinthians 11:16 Again I say, let no one think me foolish; but if you do, receive me even as foolish, so that I also may boast a little.

2 Corinthians 11:18 Since many boast according to the flesh, I will boast also.

2 Corinthians 12:5 On behalf of such a man I will boast; but on my own behalf I will not boast, except in regard to my weaknesses.

2 Corinthians 12:7 Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me-- to keep me from exalting myself!

2 Corinthians 12:9 And He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness." Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.

Galatians 1:12 For I neither received it from man, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of Jesus Christ.

Galatians 2:2 It was because of a revelation that I went up; and I submitted to them the gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but I did so in private to those who were of reputation, for fear that I might be running, or had run, in vain.

Ephesians 3:3 that by revelation there was made known to me the mystery, as I wrote before in brief. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

12:1 It {1} is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.
(1) He continues in his purpose, and because those braggarts boasted of revelations, he reckons up those things which lift him up above the common capacity of men. But he uses a preface, and prudently excuses himself.

PNT:

12:1 Paul's Revelations and Thorn in the Flesh
SUMMARY OF II CORINTHIAN 12:
Visions and Revelations. Caught Up into Paradise. The Thorn in the Flesh. God's Answer to Prayer. Weakness Made Strength. The Signs of the Apostle. Coming Now the Third Time to Corinth. Paul's Unselfish Course at Corinth.
It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. It was distasteful for him to speak on himself, and he could only do it when compelled by the disparagement of adversaries.
I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. Supernatural things revealed to the spiritual eye and divine truths revealed to the human spirit.

WES:

12:1 It is not expedient - Unless on so pressing occasion. Visions are seen; revelations, heard.

MHC:

12:1-6 There can be no doubt the apostle speaks of himself. 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. We are not capable, nor is it fit we should yet know, the particulars of that glorious place and state. He did not attempt to publish to the world what he had heard there, but he set forth the doctrine of Christ. On that foundation the church is built, and on that we must build our faith and hope. And while this teaches us to enlarge our expectations of the glory that shall be revealed, it should render us contented with the usual methods of learning the truth and will of God.

CONC:

Although Boast Boasting Compelled Doubtless Employment Expedient Gained Glory Granted Myself Necessary Needs Nothing Proceed Profit Profitable Really Revelations Though Visions

Although Boast Boasting Compelled Doubtless Employment Expedient Gained Glory Good Granted Necessary Needs Proceed Profitable Revelations Visions

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