2 Corinthians 12:1-10 - A Vision Of Paradise

¹ To boast indeed does not become me: but I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. ² I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago (whether in the body, or out of the body, I know not, God knoweth) such a one caught up to the third heaven. ³ And I know such a man (whether then in the body, or out of the body, ⁴ I know not, God knoweth) that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unutterable words, which it is not permitted unto man to speak. ⁵ Of such a one I will boast; but of myself I will not boast, unless in my infirmities. ⁶ For though I should incline to boast, I shall not be a fool; for I should speak truth. But I forbear least any one should think of me above what he seeth me to be, or heareth from me. ⁷ And least I should be too much lifted up with the abundance of the revelations, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, least I should be too much elevated. ⁸ For this I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. ⁹ And He said unto me, "My grace is sufficient for thee: for my power is manifested in thy weakness." With the greatest pleasure therefore will I glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. ¹⁰ And therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, and in straits for the sake of Christ: for when I am thus weak, then am I made strong.