2 Corinthians 12:6
For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me.
Context
This verse from 2 Corinthians Chapter 12 connects to 10 cross-references. Paul recounts a vision of a man caught up to the third heaven who heard inexpressible words. To keep him from exalting himself over these revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given. When he asked for its removal three …
Other Translations
For if I should desire to glory, I shall not be foolish; for I shall speak the truth: but I forbear, lest any man should account of me above that which he seeth me to be, or heareth from me.
for if I may wish to boast, I shall not be a fool, for truth I will say; but I forebear, lest any one in regard to me may think anything above what he doth see me, or doth hear anything of me;
For if I had a desire to take credit to myself, it would not be foolish, for I would be saying what is true: but I will not, for fear that I might seem to any man more than he sees me to be, or has word from me that I am.
Cross References
And if it be not so now, who will make me a liar, and make my speech nothing worth?
I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost,
Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to …
For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.
According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, …
But as God is true, our word toward you was not yea and nay.
For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause.
For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not …
For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible.
I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, that I …