Verse 6
2 Corinthians 12:6
Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition
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For though I should have a mind to glory, I shall not be foolish; for I will say the truth. But I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth in me, or any thing he heareth from me.
Original Language Text
greek
ἐὰν γὰρ θελήσω καυχήσασθαι, οὐκ ἔσομαι ἄφρων, ἀλήθειαν γὰρ ἐρῶ· φείδομαι δέ, μή τις εἰς ἐμὲ λογίσηται ὑπὲρ ὃ βλέπει με ἢ ἀκούει ⸀τι ἐξ ἐμοῦ,
English Translation
For if I wish to boast, I will not be a fool, for I will speak the truth; but I refrain, lest anyone think more of me than what he sees in me or hears from me.
AI translation from greek via gpt-4o-mini
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Chapter 12 Context
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I know a man in Christ above fourteen years ago (whether in the body, I know not, or out of the body...
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And I know such a man (whether in the body, or out of the body, I know not: God (Elohim) knoweth):
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That he was caught up into paradise, and heard secret words, which it is not granted to man to utter...
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For such an one I will glory; but for myself I will glory nothing, but in my infirmities.
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For though I should have a mind to glory, I shall not be foolish; for I will say the truth. But I fo...
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And lest the greatness of the revelations should exalt me, there was given me a sting of my flesh, a...
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8
For which thing thrice I besought the Lord, that it might depart from me.
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9
And he said to me: My grace is sufficient for thee; for power is made perfect in infirmity. Gladly t...
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10
For which cause I please myself in my infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, i...
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11
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12
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13
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14
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15
But I most gladly will spend and be spent myself for your souls; although loving you more, I be love...
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16
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17
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18
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19
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20
For I fear lest perhaps when I come I shall not find you such as I would, and that I shall be found...
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