2 CORINTHIANS 12:3 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;)”
And I know that this person — whether in the body or out of the body I do not know — God knows — was caught up to paradise and heard inexpressible things, things that no one is permitted to tell — Paul specifies: the destination is *paradeisos*, paradise itself. He *ēkousa arrḗta rḗmata*, heard ineffable/unlawful utterances, *hosa ouk exestin anthrópō lalesai*, which it is not permitted for a human to speak. The *mystical experience* transcends all *linguistic expression*.
Church Fathers on 2 Corinthians 12:3
“I knew a man, fourteen years ago (whether in the body, I know not; or out of the body, I know not: God knows;) such an one caught up even to the third heaven. And I know how that he was caught up into Paradise, (whether in the body, I know not; or out of the body, I know not;) and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter. On behalf of such an one will I glory: but on my own behalf I will not glory.” Great indeed was this revelation. But this was…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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