2 Corinthians 12:3

3 And I know how such a man -whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know, ¹God knows -

2 Corinthians 12:3 Meaning and Commentary

2 Corinthians 12:3

And I knew such a man
The same man, namely himself, is here designed, and the same rapture spoken of, and the condition he was in expressed in the same words: which repetition is made for the more strong affirmation of what he delivered, and to signify the marvellousness of this vision, and how surprising and unaccountable it was.

2 Corinthians 12:3 In-Context

1 Boasting is necessary, though it is not profitable; but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord .

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

3 And I know how such a man -whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know, God knows -

4 was caught up into Paradise and heard inexpressible words, which a man is not permitted to speak.

5 On behalf of such a man I will boast; but on my own behalf I will not boast, except in regard to my weaknesses.

Cross References

• 1. 2 Corinthians 11:11