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
According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, …
For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.
Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to …
And if it be not so now, who will make me a liar, and make my speech nothing worth?
I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended of you: …
And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a …
The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which is blessed for evermore, knoweth that I lie not.
I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, that I …
For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible.
For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not …