2 Corinthians 12:3

3 And I know that this man-- whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know;

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 I am compelled to boast. It is not a profitable employment, but I will proceed to visions and revelations granted me by the Lord.

2 I know a Christian man who fourteen years ago-- whether in the body I do not know, or out of the body I do not know; God knows--was caught up (this man of whom I am speaking) even to the highest Heaven.

3 And I know that this man-- whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know;

4 God knows--was caught up into Paradise and heard unspeakable things which no human being is permitted to repeat.

5 Of such a one I will boast; but of myself I will not boast, except in my weaknesses.