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2 Corinthians 12:1 (show verse)
I am forced to boast, though it is unprofitable, but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord.
2 Corinthians 12:2 (show verse)
I know a Christian man who, fourteen years ago (whether in the body I know not, or out of the body, I know not. God knows), was caught up??his man of whom I speak??ven into the third heaven.
Heaven » Is called » Paradise
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » Paradise
Heaven/the heavens » Paul’s vision of paradise
Paul » The man of vision » The vision of paradise
Paul » Caught up to the third heaven
Union with Christ » Described as » Our being in Christ
Vision » Of paul » Of paradise
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » Paradise
Heaven/the heavens » Paul’s vision of paradise
Paul » The man of vision » The vision of paradise
Paul » Caught up to the third heaven
Union with Christ » Described as » Our being in Christ
Vision » Of paul » Of paradise
2 Corinthians 12:3 (show verse)
And I know such a man (whether in the body or apart from the body I know not, God knows),
2 Corinthians 12:4 (show verse)
who was caught up into Paradise, and heard unutterable words which no human being is permitted to utter.
Heaven » Is called » Paradise
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » Paradise
Heaven/the heavens » Paul’s vision of paradise
Parables » Of Christ found in one gospel only, (chapter specified) » The barren fig tree, luke 13
Paradise » The place of glorified spirits
Paul » The man of vision » The vision of paradise
Paul » Caught up to the third heaven
Vision » Of paul » Of paradise
Words » Unspeakable, heard by paul in paradise
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » Paradise
Heaven/the heavens » Paul’s vision of paradise
Parables » Of Christ found in one gospel only, (chapter specified) » The barren fig tree, luke 13
Paradise » The place of glorified spirits
Paul » The man of vision » The vision of paradise
Paul » Caught up to the third heaven
Vision » Of paul » Of paradise
Words » Unspeakable, heard by paul in paradise
2 Corinthians 12:5 (show verse)
Of such a one I will boast; but on my own behalf I will not boast except in my weaknesses.
2 Corinthians 12:6 (show verse)
If I should choose to continue boasting I should not be foolish, for I should be speaking the truth. But I refrain, lest by the stupendous grandeur of the revelation any one should estimate me beyond what he sees in me, or hears from me.
2 Corinthians 12:7 (show verse)
It was for this reason, lest I should be over-elated, that there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan, to buffet me, lest I should be over-elated.
Adversary » Power of » Instigating men to sin
Afflictions » Life tested by the lord » Of ministers and prophets
Afflictions » Of ministers and prophets
Messenger » Figurative » Of satan
Ministers » Support of » Afflictions of
Paul » Has "a thorn in the flesh,"
Paul's » Voyage to rome - with luke, aristarchus, and others ac 27-28 » Thorn
Satan » Vanquished promises of ultimate triumph » Instigating men to sin
Satan's » Work » Instigating men to sin
Serpent » Power of » Instigating men to sin
Temptation » Exemplified
Tempter » Power of » Instigating men to sin
Thorn » Figurative » Of afflictions
Trials » Of ministers and prophets
War » Figurative » Is against » The flesh
Warfare of saints » Is against » The flesh
satan's Work » Instigating men to sin
Afflictions » Life tested by the lord » Of ministers and prophets
Afflictions » Of ministers and prophets
Messenger » Figurative » Of satan
Ministers » Support of » Afflictions of
Paul » Has "a thorn in the flesh,"
Paul's » Voyage to rome - with luke, aristarchus, and others ac 27-28 » Thorn
Satan » Vanquished promises of ultimate triumph » Instigating men to sin
Satan's » Work » Instigating men to sin
Serpent » Power of » Instigating men to sin
Temptation » Exemplified
Tempter » Power of » Instigating men to sin
Thorn » Figurative » Of afflictions
Trials » Of ministers and prophets
War » Figurative » Is against » The flesh
Warfare of saints » Is against » The flesh
satan's Work » Instigating men to sin
2 Corinthians 12:8 (show verse)
Concerning this, three times over I supplicated the Lord that it might leave me;
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As the object of divine worship
Earnest suppliants » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry for deliverance (paul)
Paul » Has "a thorn in the flesh,"
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Sometimes refused because not in accord with the divine will
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry for deliverance (paul)
Prayer » Paul asked that the "thorn in the flesh" be removed; the answer was a promise of grace to endure it
Prayer, answers to » Granted » Sometimes differently from our desire
Seven » Earnest suppliants » The cry for deliverance (paul)
Strength » Who is strong
Strength » The strength of the lord
Earnest suppliants » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry for deliverance (paul)
Paul » Has "a thorn in the flesh,"
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Sometimes refused because not in accord with the divine will
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry for deliverance (paul)
Prayer » Paul asked that the "thorn in the flesh" be removed; the answer was a promise of grace to endure it
Prayer, answers to » Granted » Sometimes differently from our desire
Seven » Earnest suppliants » The cry for deliverance (paul)
Strength » Who is strong
Strength » The strength of the lord
2 Corinthians 12:9 (show verse)
but he has answered me. "My grace is sufficient for you; it is in weakness that my power is perfected."
Afflictions » Promises concerning » Sufficiency of divine grace
Christ » Grace of » Sufficient for all human needs
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As the object of divine worship
Consolation under Affliction » To the tempted
Divine Promises » Sufficiency of divine grace
Earnest suppliants » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry for deliverance (paul)
God » Promises of characteristics of » Sufficiency of divine grace
God's Promises » To the afflicted » Sufficiency of divine grace
Grace » Of Christ » Sufficient for all human needs
Grace » Christ's » Sufficient for all human needs
Grace » Described as » All-sufficient
Paul » Has "a thorn in the flesh,"
Power » Of Christ » Rests upon saints
The power of Christ » Rests upon saints
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry for deliverance (paul)
Prayer » Paul asked that the "thorn in the flesh" be removed; the answer was a promise of grace to endure it
Prayer, answers to » Granted » Sometimes differently from our desire
Protection » Of God, is » Effectual
Seven » Earnest suppliants » The cry for deliverance (paul)
Strength » In weakness, promised
Strength » Who is strong
Strength » The strength of the lord
War » Figurative » Armor for » Through Christ
War » Figurative » Strengthened by Christ in
Warfare of saints » Victory in, is » Through Christ
Warfare of saints » Saints » Strengthened by Christ in
Christ » Grace of » Sufficient for all human needs
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As the object of divine worship
Consolation under Affliction » To the tempted
Divine Promises » Sufficiency of divine grace
Earnest suppliants » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry for deliverance (paul)
God » Promises of characteristics of » Sufficiency of divine grace
God's Promises » To the afflicted » Sufficiency of divine grace
Grace » Of Christ » Sufficient for all human needs
Grace » Christ's » Sufficient for all human needs
Grace » Described as » All-sufficient
Paul » Has "a thorn in the flesh,"
Power » Of Christ » Rests upon saints
The power of Christ » Rests upon saints
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry for deliverance (paul)
Prayer » Paul asked that the "thorn in the flesh" be removed; the answer was a promise of grace to endure it
Prayer, answers to » Granted » Sometimes differently from our desire
Protection » Of God, is » Effectual
Seven » Earnest suppliants » The cry for deliverance (paul)
Strength » In weakness, promised
Strength » Who is strong
Strength » The strength of the lord
War » Figurative » Armor for » Through Christ
War » Figurative » Strengthened by Christ in
Warfare of saints » Victory in, is » Through Christ
Warfare of saints » Saints » Strengthened by Christ in
2 Corinthians 12:10 (show verse)
Most gladly therefore will I boast rather of my weakness, that over me like a tent may be pitched the power of Christ. That is why I rejoice in weakness, in ill-treatment, in troubles, in persecutions and calamities for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong.
Christ » Sake, for his » death
For Christ's sake » death
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Suffering for Christ
for Jesus' sake » death
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » May take pleasure in
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » Supported under
Strength » In weakness, promised
Strength » Who is strong
Strength » The strength of the lord
Suffering for Christ's sake » Some trials believers may be called upon to endure » death
Suffering for righteousness' sake » For Christ's sake some trials believers may be called upon to endure » death
For Christ's sake » death
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Suffering for Christ
for Jesus' sake » death
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » May take pleasure in
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » Supported under
Strength » In weakness, promised
Strength » Who is strong
Strength » The strength of the lord
Suffering for Christ's sake » Some trials believers may be called upon to endure » death
Suffering for righteousness' sake » For Christ's sake some trials believers may be called upon to endure » death
2 Corinthians 12:11 (show verse)
I am become a fool??ou have forced me to; for you yourselves ought to have been my vindicators. In no respect am I inferior to these superapostolic apostles, even though I am nothing.
No Themes for this verse.
2 Corinthians 12:12 (show verse)
In truth the signs of the true apostle were wrought among you in all patience by signs and marvels and powers.
2 Corinthians 12:13 (show verse)
In what respect, then, were you inferior to the other churches, except that I myself was not a burden to you? Forgive me this wrong!
No Themes for this verse.
2 Corinthians 12:14 (show verse)
And now for the third time I am preparing to visit you. I will not be a burden to you, for I am not seeking yours, but you. For the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.
Children » Parents, duty to » To provide for
Corinth » Visited » By paul
Duty » Parents » To provide for
Fathers » Duties of » To provide for
Home » special duties of parents » To provide for
Ministers » Should be » Disinterested
Parents » Their duty to their children is » To provide for them
Parents » Duty » To provide for
Social duties » Parental parental duties » To provide for
Corinth » Visited » By paul
Duty » Parents » To provide for
Fathers » Duties of » To provide for
Home » special duties of parents » To provide for
Ministers » Should be » Disinterested
Parents » Their duty to their children is » To provide for them
Parents » Duty » To provide for
Social duties » Parental parental duties » To provide for
2 Corinthians 12:15 (show verse)
For my part, I will most gladly spend, yea, and will myself be spent, for your souls. If I love you more abundantly, am I to be loved the less?
2 Corinthians 12:16 (show verse)
But though it be granted that I was not a burden to you, yet, you say, this was my cunning with which I caught you by a trick.
2 Corinthians 12:17 (show verse)
Did I make gain of you through any of those whom I sent to you?
2 Corinthians 12:18 (show verse)
I urged Titus to go, and with him I sent our brother. Did Titus make gain of you? And did I not walk in the same spirit as he did? Did I not take the very same steps?
2 Corinthians 12:19 (show verse)
Do you think that all this time I am defending myself to you? It is before the presence of God that I am speaking in Christ; and all, beloved, for your upbuilding.
2 Corinthians 12:20 (show verse)
For I dread that perhaps, when I come, I may not find you to be such as I wish, and that I may be found by you such as you do not wish; I dread lest there should be quarrels, jealousy, tempers, party spirit, slandering, gossip, arrogance, tumults;
Backsliders » Instances of » Corinthian Christians
Care » Paul's care of the church
Church » For other leaders » Paul's care for
Church » Care of » Paul's care of
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » Strife in
Church » Dissensions in
Evil » Speech evil speaking » Backbiting
Evil » Whispering » Evil whispering, general references to
Evil » Speech evil speaking » Evil whispering, general references to
Ministers » Call of, examples of » Care for the church
Paul's » Care for the church
Slander » Includes » Whispering
Slander » Includes » Backbiting
Speaking, evil » Backbiting
Speaking, evil » Whispering, evil, general references to
Strife » Causes of » In the church
Strife » Shameful in saints
Whisperer » A slanderer
Care » Paul's care of the church
Church » For other leaders » Paul's care for
Church » Care of » Paul's care of
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » Strife in
Church » Dissensions in
Evil » Speech evil speaking » Backbiting
Evil » Whispering » Evil whispering, general references to
Evil » Speech evil speaking » Evil whispering, general references to
Ministers » Call of, examples of » Care for the church
Paul's » Care for the church
Slander » Includes » Whispering
Slander » Includes » Backbiting
Speaking, evil » Backbiting
Speaking, evil » Whispering, evil, general references to
Strife » Causes of » In the church
Strife » Shameful in saints
Whisperer » A slanderer
2 Corinthians 12:21 (show verse)
and lest when I come again my God may humble me before you, and lest I shall mourn for many those who have sinned before, and have not repented of the impurity and immorality and wantonness which they have practised.