2 CORINTHIANS 12:5 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities.”
Even if I should choose to boast, I would not be a fool, because I would be speaking the truth. But I refrain, so that no one will give me credit beyond what they can see of me or hear from me — Paul *refuses* to *exploit* his mystical experiences *for reputation*. Better that the Corinthians *judge him* by *visible works* and *audible words* than by *private visions*. *Apostolic accountability* requires *public evidence*.
Church Fathers on 2 Corinthians 12:5
“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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