Verse 2

2 Corinthians 12:2

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2 I have knowledge of a man in Christ, fourteen years back (if he was in the body, or out of the body, I am not able to say, but God (Elohim) only), who was taken up to the third heaven.

Original Language Text

greek

οἶδα ἄνθρωπον ἐν Χριστῷ πρὸ ἐτῶν δεκατεσσάρων— εἴτε ἐν σώματι οὐκ οἶδα, εἴτε ἐκτὸς τοῦ σώματος οὐκ οἶδα, ὁ θεὸς οἶδεν— ἁρπαγέντα τὸν τοιοῦτον ἕως τρίτου οὐρανοῦ.

English Translation

I know a man in Christ fourteen years ago— whether in the body I do not know, or out of the body I do not know, God knows— who was caught up to such a one to the third heaven.

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Chapter 12 Context

1 As it is necessary for me to take glory to myself, though it is not a good thing, I will come to vis... Focus ↗

2 I have knowledge of a man in Christ, fourteen years back (if he was in the body, or out of the body,...

3 And I have knowledge of such a man (if he was in the body, or out of the body, I am not able to say,... Focus ↗

4 How he was taken up into Paradise, and words came to his ears which may not be said, and which man i... Focus ↗

5 On account of such a one I will have glory: for myself I will take no glory, but only in my feeble b... Focus ↗

6 For if I had a desire to take credit to myself, it would not be foolish, for I would be saying what... Focus ↗

7 And because the revelations were so very great, in order that I might not be overmuch lifted up, the... Focus ↗

8 And about this thing I made request to the Lord three times that it might be taken away from me. Focus ↗

9 And he said to me, My grace is enough for you, for my power is made complete in what is feeble. Most... Focus ↗

10 So I take pleasure in being feeble, in unkind words, in needs, in cruel attacks, in troubles, on acc... Focus ↗

11 I have been forced by you to become foolish, though it was right for my praise to have come from you... Focus ↗

12 Truly the signs of an Apostle were done among you in quiet strength, with wonders and acts of power. Focus ↗

13 For what is there in which you were made less than the other churches, but in the one thing that I w... Focus ↗

14 This is now the third time that I am ready to come to you; and I will not be a trouble to you: my de... Focus ↗

15 And I will gladly give all I have for your souls. If I have the more love for you, am I to be loved... Focus ↗

16 But let it be so, that I was not a trouble to you myself; but (someone may say) being false, I took... Focus ↗

17 Did I make a profit out of you by any of those whom I sent to you? Focus ↗

18 I gave orders to Titus, and I sent the brother with him. Did Titus make any profit out of you? were... Focus ↗

19 It may seem to you that all this time we have been attempting to put ourselves in the right; but we... Focus ↗

20 For I have a fear that, when I come, you may not be answering to my desire, and that I may not be an... Focus ↗

21 And that when I come again, my God (Elohim) may put me to shame among you, and I may have grief for... Focus ↗

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Book: 2 Corinthians
Chapter: Chapter 12 (21 verses)
Version: Bible in Basic English

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