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2 Corinthians 12:1
I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to gain, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Corinthian church while preparing to recount a visionary experience from fourteen years prior. He establishes that he will continue boasting in visions and revelations from the Lord.
The words — The Greek δεῖ (dei) translates to "it behooves" or "is necessary," and καυχᾶσθαι (kauchasthai) means "to boast." The text states that boasting is required despite yielding no personal profit.
The thread — Paul links this boasting to divine revelation in Galatians 1:12, where he received his gospel directly from Jesus Christ. He later connects it to 2 Corinthians 12:7, where surpassing revelations prompted a thorn in the flesh to prevent conceit.
Why it lands — The text declares that spiritual knowledge originates from God rather than human instruction. Readers must determine whether they pursue divine encounters for obedience or self-exaltation.
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The Greek words
King James Version
It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.
Cross-references
- Galatians 1:12 I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ.
- 2 Corinthians 12:7 or because of these surpassingly great revelations. So to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me.
- 1 John 5:20 And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true—in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.
- Numbers 12:6 He said, “Hear now My words: If there is a prophet among you, I, the LORD, will reveal Myself to him in a vision; I will speak to him in a dream.
- Ezekiel 11:24 And the Spirit lifted me up and carried me back to Chaldea, to the exiles in the vision given by the Spirit of God. After the vision had gone up from me,
- Daniel 10:5 I lifted up my eyes, and behold, there was a certain man dressed in linen, with a belt of fine gold from Uphaz around his waist.
- Joel 2:28 And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions.
- John 16:7 But I tell you the truth, it is for your benefit that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you.
- Acts 9:10 In Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias. The Lord spoke to him in a vision, “Ananias!” “Here I am, Lord,” he answered.
- Acts 18:9 One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent.