2 Corinthians 12:1

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2 Corinthians 12:1

Boasting is necessary. It is not profitable, but I will move on to visions and revelations of the Lord.

Galatians 1:12

For I did not receive it from a human source and I was not taught it, but it came by a revelation from Jesus Christ.

I went up according to a revelation and presented to them the gospel I preach among the Gentiles—but privately to those recognized as leaders—so that I might not be running, or have run the race, in vain.

2 Corinthians 12:7

especially because of the extraordinary revelations. Therefore, so that I would not exalt myself, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to torment me so I would not exalt myself.

Numbers 12:6

He said:

“Listen to what I say:
If there is a prophet among you from the Lord,
I make Myself known to him in a vision;
I speak with him in a dream.

Ezekiel 1:1-28

In the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, on the fifth day of the month, while I was among the exiles by the Chebar Canal, the heavens opened and I saw visions of God.

Ezekiel 11:24

The Spirit lifted me up and brought me to Chaldea and to the exiles in a vision from the Spirit of God. After the vision I had seen left me,

Daniel 10:5-10

I looked up, and there was a man dressed in linen, with a belt of gold from Uphaz around his waist.

Joel 2:28-29

After this
I will pour out My Spirit on all humanity;
then your sons and your daughters will prophesy,
your old men will have dreams,
and your young men will see visions.

John 16:7

Nevertheless, I am telling you the truth. It is for your benefit that I go away, because if I don’t go away the Counselor will not come to you. If I go, I will send Him to you.

John 18:14

Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews that it was advantageous that one man should die for the people.

Acts 9:10-17

There was a disciple in Damascus named Ananias. And the Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias!”

“Here I am, Lord!” he said.

Acts 18:9

Then the Lord said to Paul in a night vision, “Don’t be afraid, but keep on speaking and don’t be silent.

Acts 22:17-21

“After I came back to Jerusalem and was praying in the temple complex, I went into a visionary state

Acts 23:11

The following night, the Lord stood by him and said, “Have courage! For as you have testified about Me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome.”

Acts 26:13-19

King Agrippa, while on the road at midday, I saw a light from heaven brighter than the sun, shining around me and those traveling with me.

1 Corinthians 6:12

“Everything is permissible for me,” but not everything is helpful. “Everything is permissible for me,” but I will not be brought under the control of anything.

1 Corinthians 10:23

“Everything is permissible,” but not everything is helpful. “Everything is permissible,” but not everything builds up.

2 Corinthians 8:10

Now I am giving an opinion on this because it is profitable for you, who a year ago began not only to do something but also to desire it.

2 Corinthians 11:16-30

I repeat: No one should consider me a fool. But if you do, at least accept me as a fool, so I too may boast a little.

2 Corinthians 12:11

I have become a fool; you forced it on me. I should have been endorsed by you, since I am not in any way inferior to the “super-apostles,” even though I am nothing.

Ephesians 3:3

The mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I have briefly written above.

1 John 5:20

And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding so that we may know the true One. We are in the true One—that is, in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.

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Summary

2 Corinthians 12:1

It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.

Expedient

1 Corinthians 10:23

To glory

2 Corinthians 12:11

2 Corinthians 11:16

Bible References

Expedient

Now I am giving an opinion on this because it is profitable for you, who a year ago began not only to do something but also to desire it.

Nevertheless, I am telling you the truth. It is for your benefit that I go away, because if I don’t go away the Counselor will not come to you. If I go, I will send Him to you.

Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews that it was advantageous that one man should die for the people.

“Everything is permissible for me,” but not everything is helpful. “Everything is permissible for me,” but I will not be brought under the control of anything.

“Everything is permissible,”

but not everything is helpful. “Everything is permissible,” but not everything builds up.

To glory

I have become a fool; you forced it on me. I should have been endorsed by you, since I am not in any way inferior to the “super-apostles,” even though I am nothing.

I repeat: No one should consider me a fool. But if you do, at least accept me as a fool, so I too may boast a little.