You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. In, on, among. Because I do not love you? Enter code FAITH to save on yearly membership. Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular. For children should not have to save up for their parents, but parents for their children. 5And not only did they do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us, because it was the will of God. 13I had no peace in my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus there. (AC)But we do all things, beloved, for your edification. 12(W)The signs of a true apostle were performed among you (X)with utmost patience, with signs and wonders and mighty works. I am afraid that I will find quarreling, jealousy, anger, selfishness, slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorderly behavior. 18Along with Titus we are sending the brother who is praised by all the churches for his work in the gospel. 8Therefore I urge you to reaffirm your love for him. 2 Corinthians 12 New International Version Paul's Vision and His Thorn 12 I must go on boasting. and so far excels the wisdom of this world, that the natural man cannot understand it. I will come to (A)visions and (B)revelations of the Lord: 2I know a man (C)in Christ who fourteen years agowhether in the body I do not know, or whether out of the body I do not know, God knowssuch a one (D)was caught up to the third heaven. Apparently a primary word; a year. Fourteen. Of their own accord, I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knows;) such an one caught up to the third heaven. Chapter 12. 20Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. In order that, so that. The apostle's revelations. 14And their prayers for you will express their affection for you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you. You. (E) Whether it was in the body or out of the body I do not knowGod knows. So to keep me from becoming proud, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger from Satan to torment me and keep me from becoming proud. 8Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. 12For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God. 6If I wanted to boast, I would be no fool in doing so, because I would be telling the truth. 15And for the sake of your souls, I will most gladly spend my money and myself. 2I already warned you the second time I was with you. 2 CORINTHIANS CHAPTER 12 KJV - King James Bible Online Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. So am I. 33But I was lowered in a basket through a window in the wall and escaped his grasp.31 a Or forever blessed. 8For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth. 15All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is extending to more and more people may overflow in thanksgiving, to the glory of God. After all, children dont provide for their parents. yet he rather chooses to glory of his infirmities; blaming the Corinthians for forcing him to this vain boasting. 14Now I am coming to you for the third time, and I will not be a burden to you. Did Titus exploit you in any way? 2 Corinthians: The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians - Bible Hub Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. 16Some of you admit I was not a burden to you. As God has said: 1Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. 4they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints. (AI) Yet, crafty fellow that I am, I caught you by trickery! 4Such confidence before God is ours through Christ. 13For we do not write you anything that is beyond your ability to read and understand. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. 15Neither do we boast beyond our limits in the labors of others. 2:6; Gal. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. 17For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal glory that is far beyond comparison. I, the first-person pronoun. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. 17Did I exploit you by anyone I sent you? 1:6; Phil. 22And we are sending along with them our brother whose earnestness has been proven many times and in many ways, and now even more so by his great confidence in you. For we are not unaware of his schemes. From ek; the exterior; figuratively aside from, besides. New Living Translation (NLT). 13We, however, will not boast beyond our limits, but only within the field of influence that God has assigned to usa field that reaches even to you. 12It is [a]doubtless not profitable for me to boast. 2For in this tent we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling, Our hearts are open wide. The Glory of the New Covenant(Exodus 34:1035). A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. For I was (U)not at all inferior to these super-apostles, (V)even though I am nothing. From asthenes; feebleness; by implication, malady; morally, frailty. 19Perhaps you think were saying these things just to defend ourselves. 8Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. 2 Corinthians 12 NLT - Paul's Vision and His Thorn in the - Bible Gateway English Standard Version The word for "rest" is literally, as a like word in John 1:14, to dwell as in a tent, and suggests the thought that the might of Christ was to him as the Shechinah cloud of glory encompassing him and protecting him. What does 2 Corinthians 12:9 mean? | BibleRef.com My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.. 16I rejoice that I can have complete confidence in you. I will boast only about my weaknesses. From deka and tessares; ten and four, i.e. We have been speaking in the sight of God(AM) as those in Christ; and everything we do, dear friends,(AN) is for your strengthening. All rights reserved worldwide. From epi and skenoo; to tent upon, i.e. Then we will not be boasting in the work already done in another mans territory. 14For Christs love compels us, because we are convinced that One died for all, therefore all died. (AB)We speak before God in Christ. But if you do, then receive me as a fool, so that I too may boast a little. 10Indeed, what was once glorious has no glory now in comparison to the glory that surpasses it. A human being. Indeed, we were the first to reach you with the gospel of Christ. 1 It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. 16I repeat: Let no one take me for a fool. 11as you help us by your prayers. 17Did I take advantage of you (AG)through any of those whom I sent to you? 13For what is it in which you were inferior to other churches, except that I myself was not burdensome to you? 12We are not commending ourselves to you again. 10And this is my opinion about what is helpful for you in this matter: Last year you were the first not only to give, but even to have such a desire. 1 I must go on boasting. We have made this clear to you in every way possible. 5Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim that anything comes from us, but our competence comes from God. 5Of such a one I will boast; yet of myself I will not (F)boast, except in my infirmities. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. 14as you have already understood us in part, so that you may boast of us just as we will boast of you in the day of our Lord Jesus.c. Did any of the men I sent to you take advantage of you? 4The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the world. Neuter plural of the superlative of the same as hedeos; with great pleasure. I will reluctantly tell about visions and revelations from the Lord. 14But their minds were closed. 5Now if anyone has caused grief, he has not grieved me but all of youto some degree, not to overstate it. 15And He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died for them and was raised again. Overview of 2 Corinthians INTRODUCTION (1:1-11) Paul's introductory greeting ( 1:1, 2) Comfort from the God of all comfort ( 1:3-7) Paul was near death in the province of Asia ( 1:8-11) PAUL CONFIRMS HIS LOVE FOR THE CORINTHIAN CHRISTIANS AND DESCRIBES HIS MINISTRY (1:12-7:16) 1. 7So (J)to keep me from becoming conceited because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations,[a] (K)a thorn was given me in the flesh, (L)a messenger of Satan to harass me, to keep me from becoming conceited. 7But just as you excel in everythingin faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness, and in the love we inspired in youa see that you also excel in this grace of giving. 9And when I was with you and in need, I was not a burden to anyone; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. You ought to be writing commendations for me, for I am not at all inferior to these super apostles, even though I am nothing at all. Nevertheless, being crafty, I caught you by cunning! Subjects treated by Paul in this chapter are: the revelations he received from the Lord (2 Corinthians 12:1-6), the counteracting thorn in the flesh (2 Corinthians 12:7-10), another regret at the necessity of glorying (2 Corinthians 12:11-12), his independence (2 Corinthians 12:13-15), a reply to false charges (2 Corinthians 12:16-18), and certain cautions and warnings (2 . (W), 11I have made a fool of myself,(X) but you drove me to it. New King James Version (NKJV). Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural. 2I know a man in Christ(C) who fourteen years ago was caught up(D) to the third heaven. 2 Corinthians 11:30 If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities. 1 So I made up my mind not to make another painful visit to you. Although there is nothing to gain, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. 13For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ. 7or because of these surpassingly great revelations. 4was caught up to Paradise. A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. 20For I am afraid that when I come, I may not find you as I wish, and you may not find me as you wish. (V)For the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children. 11Consider what this godly sorrow has produced in you: what earnestness, what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what alarm, what longing, what zeal, what vindication! 21To my shame I concede that we were too weak for that! (L) Therefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh,(M) a messenger of Satan,(N) to torment me. 10That is why, for Christs sake, I delight(T) in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships,(U) in persecutions,(V) in difficulties. 20 For I fear that perhaps when I come I may find you not as I wish, and that you may find me not as you wishthat perhaps there may be quarreling, jealousy, anger, hostility, slander, gossip, conceit, and disorder. 23As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you. Paul writes now that this great treasure is not kept under lock and key in a museum or a bank vault. The Reluctant "Fool" (2 Corinthians 11:16-29) Bob Deffinbaugh: 1: 2 Corinthians 10: Bob Utley: 1: The New Testament and Greco-Roman Mystery Religions: Greg Herrick: 1: Introduction to Acts: Bob Utley: 1: 14. 8We are confident, then, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 4:4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. 16Be that as it may, I was not a burden to you; but crafty as I am, I caught you by trickery. yet he rather chooses to glory of his infirmities; blaming the Corinthians for forcing him to this vain boasting. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. 11For if what was fading away came with glory, how much greater is the glory of that which endures! 2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV - But he said to me, "My grace is - Bible Gateway 14Now I am ready to visit you for the third time,(AD) and I will not be a burden to you, because what I want is not your possessions but you. 3And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. Neuter of the comparative of the same as malista; more) or rather. 11We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally). In addition to our own encouragement, we were even more delighted by the joy of Titus. 9:3; 2 Cor. In fact, you should have commended me, since I am in no way inferior to those super-apostles, even though I am nothing. What we are is clear to God, and I hope it is clear to your conscience as well. 15And even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts. New Living Translation To keep off, assist; I suffice; pass: To be satisfied. 14And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. For. Forgive me this wrong! 3For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. 9In fact, we rejoice when we are weak but you are strong, and our prayer is for your perfection. 3I wrote as I did so that on my arrival I would not be saddened by those who ought to make me rejoice. 9But He said to me, My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness. Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. 17Did I take advantage of you by any of those whom I sent to you? Book of 2 Corinthians Summary | Watch an Overview Video - BibleProject Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. to avail. Although we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer. Apparently a primary verb; properly, to ward off, i.e. Whether I was in my body or out of my body, I dont knowonly God knows. 2 Corinthians 12 New Living Translation Paul's Vision and His Thorn in the Flesh 12 This boasting will do no good, but I must go on. 20For I fear that perhaps (AL)when I come I may find you not as I wish, and that you may find me not as you wishthat perhaps there may be quarreling, jealousy, anger, hostility, slander, gossip, conceit, and disorder. In all patience.--Better, in endurance of every kind, as referring to the hardships and privations specified in 2Corinthians 11:23-28, in the midst of which the work had to be carried on. 2 Corinthians 4:2 But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God. 16But granting that (AF)I myself did not burden you, I was crafty, you say, and got the better of you by deceit. 4Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities; 33:55; Ezek. Chapter 12. 28:24; Hos. 10If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him. 12:7; [Gal. 2 Corinthians 12 NKJV - The Vision of Paradise - It is - Bible Gateway A man, one of the human race. 1:12; 2:2; Eph. Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. 14But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him. 18I urged Titus to visit you, and I sent our brother with him. 18For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends. Watch as we explain its major themes and gain a deeper understanding of its place in the biblical story. From kata and ergazomai; to work fully, i.e. 1As Gods fellow workers,a then, we urge you not to receive Gods grace in vain. 8Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. 4who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. 1 I must go on boasting. 10He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. Ending soon! 5On behalf of this man I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, (H)except of my weaknesses 6though if I should wish to boast, (I)I would not be a fool, for I would be speaking the truth; but I refrain from it, so that no one may think more of me than he sees in me or hears from me. 10That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. To boast; I glory (exult) proudly. 10Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. 6And I hope you will realize that we have not failed the test. 2 Corinthians 5:12 We are not trying to commend ourselves to you again From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. 7or because of these surpassingly great revelations. 3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 13It is not our intention that others may be relieved while you are burdened, but that there may be equality. Whether it was in the body or out of it I do not know, but God knows. 4Great is my confidence in you; great is my pride in you; I am filled with encouragement; in all our troubles my joy overflows. And they came to meet him, and bowed themselves to the ground before him. 14At the present time, your surplus will meet their need, so that in turn their surplus will meet your need. From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power. Acts 16:9; 18:9; 22:17, 18; 23:11; 26:1315; 27:23, Acts 9:36; 1 Cor. 1 Corinthians 2:12 Context Crossref Comment Greek Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version What we have received is not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may understand what God has freely given us. 9 But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." And I hope that you will understand us completely, 19Have you been thinking all along that we were making a defense to you? (R)(S) Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christs power may rest on me. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. He promises to come to them again; but yet altogether in the affection of a father; although he fears he shall to his grief find many offenders, and public disorders there. 18(AH)I urged Titus to go, and sent (AI)the brother with him. For (AB)children are not obligated to save up for their parents, but (AC)parents for their children. 23Are they servants of Christ? 3Yes, only God knows whether I was in my body or outside my body. Chapter 1 Affliction and comfort. 2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. And he said, Ye shall not send.
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