Verse 3

2 Corinthians 12:3

Bible in Basic English

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, but God (Elohim) only),

Original Language Text

greek

καὶ οἶδα τὸν τοιοῦτον ἄνθρωπον— εἴτε ἐν σώματι εἴτε ⸀χωρὶς τοῦ σώματος οὐκ οἶδα, ὁ θεὸς οἶδεν—

English Translation

And I know such a man—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows—

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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,... Focus ↗

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,...

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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