2 Corinthians 12:1

A Vision Of Paradise

¹ I must boast! It is unprofitable; but I will pass to visions and revelations given by the Lord. ² I know a man in union with Christ, who, fourteen years ago-- whether in the body or out of the body I do not know; God knows-- was caught up (this man of whom I am speaking) to the third Heaven.

From the Lord

It is I

Received from the Lord

No

Galatians 1:12

I, at least, did not receive it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came to me through a revelation made by Jesus Christ.

Galatians 2:2

It was in obedience to a revelation that I went; and I laid before the Apostles the Good News that I am proclaiming among the Gentiles. I did this privately before those who are thought highly of, for fear that I might possibly be taking, or might have already taken, a course which would prove useless.

2 Corinthians 12:7

It was for this reason, and to prevent my thinking too highly of myself, that a thorn was sent to pierce my flesh--an instrument of Satan to discipline me--so that I should not think too highly of myself.

John 16:7

Yet I am only telling you the truth; it is for your good that I should go away. For otherwise the Helper will never come to you, but, if I leave you, I will send him to you.

John 18:14

It was Caiaphas who had counseled the Jews, that it was best that one man should die for the people.

Acts 9:10-17

Now there was at Damascus a disciple named Ananias, to whom, in a vision, the Lord said: "Ananias." "Yes, Lord," he answered.

Acts 18:9

One night the Lord said to Paul, in a vision: "Have no fear, but continue to speak, and refuse to be silenced;

Acts 22:17-21

After my return to Jerusalem, while I was praying one day in the Temple, I fell into a trance,

Acts 23:11

That night the Lord came and stood by Paul, and said: "Courage! You have borne witness for me in Jerusalem and you must bear witness in Rome also."

Acts 26:13-19

That at mid-day, your Majesty, I saw right in my path, coming from the heavens, a light brighter than the glare of the sun, which shone all round me and those traveling with me.

1 Corinthians 6:12

Everything is allowable for me! Yes, but everything is not profitable. Everything is allowable for me! Yes, but for my part, I will not let myself be enslaved by anything.

1 Corinthians 10:23

Everything is allowable! Yes, but everything is not profitable. Everything is allowable! Yes, but everything does not build up character.

2 Corinthians 8:10

I am only making suggestions on this matter; for this is the best course for you, since you were a year before others, not only in taking action, but also in showing your readiness to do so.

2 Corinthians 11:16-30

I say again--Let no one think me a fool! Yet, if you do, at least welcome me as you would a fool, that I, too may indulge in a little boasting.

2 Corinthians 12:11

I have been "playing the fool!" It is you who drove me to it. For it is you who ought to have been commending me! Although I am nobody, in no respect did I prove inferior to the most eminent Apostles.

Ephesians 3:3

And also that it was by direct revelation that the hidden purpose of God was made known to me, as I have already briefly told you.

1 John 5:20

We realize, too, that the Son of God has come among us, and has given us the discernment to know the True God; and we are in union with the True God by our union with his Son, Jesus Christ. He is the True God and he is Immortal Life.