2 Corinthians 12:1 — Meaning and Application

2 Corinthians 12:2

"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 12:3

"And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;)"

2 Corinthians 12:4

"How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter. {lawful: or, possible}"

2 Corinthians 12:5

"Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities."

2 Corinthians 12:6

"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."