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2 Corinthians 12:1-6

1 Paul’s Vision and His Thorn
I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord.

2 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.

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 to paradise. He heard inexpressible things, things that man is not permitted to tell.

5 I will boast about a man like that, but I will not boast about myself, except about my weaknesses.

6 Even if I should choose to boast, I would not be a fool, because I would be speaking the truth. But I refrain, so no one will think more of me than is warranted by what I do or say.

Cross References for 2 Corinthians 12:1-6

1 Corinthians 10:23 - The Believer’s Freedom “Everything is permissible”—but not everything is beneficial. “Everythin... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:23 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:23

Numbers 12:6 - he said, “Listen to my words: “When a prophet of the Lord is among you, I reveal myself to him ... Click to read the verse Numbers 12:6 Click to read the verse Numbers 12:6

Ezekiel 11:24 - The Spirit lifted me up and brought me to the exiles in Babylonia in the vision given by the Sp... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 11:24 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 11:24

Ezekiel 1:1 - The Living Creatures and the Glory of the Lord In the thirtieth year, in the fourth month on th... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 1:1 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 1:1

1 Corinthians 6:12 - Sexual Immorality “Everything is permissible for me”—but not everything is beneficial. “Everyth... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 6:12 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 6:12

Daniel 7:1 - Daniel’s Dream of Four Beasts In the first year of Belshazzar king of Babylon, Daniel had a dre... Click to read the verse Daniel 7:1 Click to read the verse Daniel 7:1

2 Corinthians 12:11 - Paul’s Concern for the Corinthians I have made a fool of myself, but you drove me to it. I ough... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:11 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:11

Ephesians 1:17 - I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spir... Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:17 Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:17

2 Corinthians 12:7 - To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassingly great revelations, there was g... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:7 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:7

Galatians 2:2 - I went in response to a revelation and set before them the gospel that I preach among the Genti... Click to read the verse Galatians 2:2 Click to read the verse Galatians 2:2

Proverbs 25:27 - It is not good to eat too much honey, nor is it honorable to seek one’s own honor. Click to read the verse Proverbs 25:27 Click to read the verse Proverbs 25:27

Joel 2:28-29 - The Day of the Lord “And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daug... Click to read the verse Joel 2:28-29 Click to read the verse Joel 2:28-29

Acts 18:9 - One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be si... Click to read the verse Acts 18:9 Click to read the verse Acts 18:9

2 Corinthians 8:10 - And here is my advice about what is best for you in this matter: Last year you were the first n... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 8:10 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 8:10

1 John 5:20 - We know also that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know h... Click to read the verse 1 John 5:20 Click to read the verse 1 John 5:20

Hosea 12:10 - I spoke to the prophets, gave them many visions and told parables through them.” Click to read the verse Hosea 12:10 Click to read the verse Hosea 12:10

John 16:7 - But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Couns... Click to read the verse John 16:7 Click to read the verse John 16:7

Isaiah 1:1 - The vision concerning Judah and Jerusalem that Isaiah son of Amoz saw during the reigns of Uzzi... Click to read the verse Isaiah 1:1 Click to read the verse Isaiah 1:1

Acts 23:11 - The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified abo... Click to read the verse Acts 23:11 Click to read the verse Acts 23:11

John 18:14 - Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews that it would be good if one man died for the peo... Click to read the verse John 18:14 Click to read the verse John 18:14

Acts 22:17-21 - “When I returned to Jerusalem and was praying at the temple, I fell into a trance Click to read the verse Acts 22:17-21 Click to read the verse Acts 22:17-21

1 Corinthians 14:6 - Now, brothers, if I come to you and speak in tongues, what good will I be to you, unless I brin... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:6 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:6

Galatians 1:12 - I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation fro... Click to read the verse Galatians 1:12 Click to read the verse Galatians 1:12

2 Corinthians 11:30 - If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness. Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:30 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:30

Romans 15:17 - Therefore I glory in Christ Jesus in my service to God. Click to read the verse Romans 15:17 Click to read the verse Romans 15:17

2 Corinthians 11:16-30 - Paul Boasts About His Sufferings I repeat: Let no one take me for a fool. But if you do, then r... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:16-30 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:16-30

Ephesians 3:3 - that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly. Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:3 Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:3

Daniel 10:5-10 - I looked up and there before me was a man dressed in linen, with a belt of the finest gold arou... Click to read the verse Daniel 10:5-10 Click to read the verse Daniel 10:5-10

Ezekiel 1:1-28 - The Living Creatures and the Glory of the Lord In the thirtieth year, in the fourth month on th... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 1:1-28 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 1:1-28

Acts 26:13-19 - About noon, O king, as I was on the road, I saw a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, bla... Click to read the verse Acts 26:13-19 Click to read the verse Acts 26:13-19

Acts 9:10-17 - In Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias. The Lord called to him in a vision, “Ananias!” ... Click to read the verse Acts 9:10-17 Click to read the verse Acts 9:10-17