2 Corinthians 12:1; 2 Corinthians 12:7

2 Corinthians 12:1

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

2 Corinthians 12:7

7 Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me-to keep me from exalting myself!