Tools. 2Co 8:1. Now I want you to know, dear brothers and sisters, [fn] what God in his kindness has done through the churches in Macedonia. Tools. 2Co 8:2. They are being tested by many troubles, and they are very poor. But they are also filled with abundant joy, which has overflowed in rich generosity. Tools.2 Corinthians 2:12 Additional Translations ... Links. 2 Corinthians 2:12 NIV 2 Corinthians 2:12 NLT 2 Corinthians 2:12 ESV 2 Corinthians 2:12 NASB 2 Corinthians 2:12 NKJVCHAPTER 12 1I* must boast; not that it is profitable, but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord. 2I know someone in Christ who, fourteen years ...1I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. 2I was caught up to the third heaven fourteen years ago. Whether I was in my body or out of my body, I don't know—only God knows. 2I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven.2 Corinthians 12:7-9New Living Translation. 7 even though I have received such wonderful revelations from God. 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. 8 Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. 9 Each time he said, “My grace is ...1 Therefore, since God in his mercy has given us this new way, we never give up. 2 We reject all shameful deeds and underhanded methods. We don’t try to trick anyone or distort the word of God. We tell the truth before God, and all who are honest know this. 3 If the Good News we preach is hidden behind a veil, it is hidden only from people ...12 It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. 2 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 knoweth;) such an one caught up to the third heaven. 3 And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;)1 Corinthians 12:3New Living Translation. 3 So I want you to know that no one speaking by the Spirit of God will curse Jesus, and no one can say Jesus is Lord, except by the Holy Spirit. Read full chapter. 1 Corinthians 12:3 in all English translations. 1 Corinthians 11.2 Corinthians 12:19New International Version. 19 Have you been thinking all along that we have been defending ourselves to you? We have been speaking in the sight of God as those in Christ; and everything we do, dear friends, is for your strengthening. Read full chapter. 2 Corinthians 12:19 in all English translations.2 Corinthians 12:9New Living Translation. 9 Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.”. So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. Read full chapter. 2 Corinthians 12:9 in all English translations. 2 Corinthians 11. 2 Corinthians chapter 12. English Standard Version. 1 I must go on boasting. Though there is nothing to be gained by it, I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord. 2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows. 3 And I know that this ...2Co 12:21. Yes, I am afraid that when I come again, God will humble me in your presence. And I will be grieved because many of you have not given up your old sins. You have not …Young's Literal Translation I have known a man in Christ, fourteen years ago -- whether in the body I have not known, whether out of the body I have not known, God hath known -- such an one being caught away unto the third heaven; 2 Corinthians 12:2 Additional Translations ... Links 2 Corinthians 12:2 NIV 2 Corinthians 12:2 NLTPaul’s Vision and His Thorn. 12 I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. 2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was in the body or out of the body I do not know—God knows. 3 And I know that this man—whether ...NLT. Parallel. 2 Corinthians 7. 7. 1 Because we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that can defile our body or spirit. And let us work toward complete holiness because we fear God. ... 12 My purpose, then, was not to write about who did the wrong or who was wronged. I wrote to you so that in the sight of ...New Living Translation Each time he said, "My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness." So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. American Standard Version And he hath said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my power is made perfect in weakness.Spiritual Gifts. 12 Now, dear brothers and sisters, [] regarding your question about the special abilities the Spirit gives us. I don’t want you to misunderstand this. 2 You know that when you were still pagans, you were led astray and swept along in worshiping speechless idols. 3 So I want you to know that no one speaking by the Spirit of God will curse Jesus, and no one can say Jesus is ... III. 2 Corinthians 10 - 13 : Paul advocates his apostleship. Chapter 10 Meekness and boldness. Chapter 11 Folly and glory. Chapter 12 In the third heaven and on earth. Chapter 13 Notification of visit. Choose a chapter and verse from '2 Corinthians' to begin your 'Verse-by-Verse' study of God's Word using the more than 100 commentaries ...12 I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. 2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was in the body or out of the body I do not know—God knows. 3 And I know that this man—whether in the body or apart from the ... 2 Corinthians 12:9-10New International Version. 9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”. Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 10 That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in ...1 This boasting will do no good, but I must go on. I will reluctantly tell about visions and revelations from the Lord. 2 I a was caught up to the third heaven fourteen years ago. Whether I was in my body or out of my body, I don’t know—only God knows. 3 Yes, only God knows whether I was in my body or outside my body. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. 4 He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. 5 For the more we suffer for Christ, the more God will shower us with his comfort through Christ. 6 Even when we are weighed down ... 1 This boasting will do no good, but I must go on. I will reluctantly tell about visions and revelations from the Lord. 2 I a was caught up to the third heaven fourteen years ago. Whether I was in my body or out of my body, I don’t know—only God knows. 3 Yes, only God knows whether I was in my body or outside my body.2 Corinthians 12:9–10 — New Century Version (NCV) 9 But he said to me, “My grace is enough for you. When you are weak, my power is made perfect in you.”. So I am very happy to brag about my weaknesses. Then Christ’s power can live in me. 10 For this reason I am happy when I have weaknesses, insults, hard times, sufferings, and all ... New Living Translation (NLT) Bible Book List. Font Size. Passage ... 2 Corinthians 12:9 in all English translations. 2 Corinthians 11. 2 Corinthians 13 2 Corinthians 12:7-9New Living Translation. 7 even though I have received such wonderful revelations from God. 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. 8 Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. 9 Each time he said, “My grace is ... New Living Translation. 12 So two good things will result from this ministry of giving—the needs of the believers in Jerusalem[ a] will be met, and they will joyfully express their thanks to God. 13 As a result of your ministry, they will give glory to God. For your generosity to them and to all believers will prove that you are obedient to ...2 Corinthians 8:11-12New Living Translation. 11 Now you should finish what you started. Let the eagerness you showed in the beginning be matched now by your giving. Give in proportion to what you have. 12 Whatever you give is acceptable if you give it eagerly. And give according to what you have, not what you don’t have. Read full chapter.Ministers of the New Covenant. 14 But thank God! He has made us his captives and continues to lead us along in Christ’s triumphal procession. Now he uses us to spread the knowledge of Christ everywhere, like a sweet perfume. Read full chapter. 2 Corinthians 2:14 in all English translations. 2 Corinthians 1. 2 Corinthians 3.2 Corinthians 12:9New International Version. 9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”. Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. Read full chapter. 2 Corinthians 12:9 in all English translations.New Living Translation. 6 As God’s partners,[ a] we beg you not to accept this marvelous gift of God’s kindness and then ignore it. 2 For God says, “At just the right time, I heard you. On the day of salvation, I helped you.”[ b] Indeed, the “right time” is now. Today is the day of salvation. 1I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. 2I was caught up to the third heaven fourteen years ago. …2 Corinthians 2:12-17New Living Translation. 12 When I came to the city of Troas to preach the Good News of Christ, the Lord opened a door of opportunity for me. 13 But I had no peace of mind because my dear brother Titus hadn’t yet arrived with a report from you. So I said good-bye and went on to Macedonia to find him. 2 Corinthians 12:10 NLT That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12. Paul's Visions and His Thorn. 1 This boasting will do no good, but I must go on. I will reluctantly tell about visions and revelations from the Lord. 2 I 1 was caught …By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway.2 Corinthians 12:7-9New Living Translation. 7 even though I have received such wonderful revelations from God. 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. 8 Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. 9 Each time he said, “My grace is ...1 Therefore, since God in his mercy has given us this new way, a we never give up. 2 We reject all shameful deeds and underhanded methods. We don’t try to trick anyone or distort the word of God. We tell the truth before God, and all who are honest know this. 3 If the Good News we preach is hidden behind a veil, it is hidden only from people ...Spiritual Gifts. 12 Now, dear brothers and sisters,[ a] regarding your question about the special abilities the Spirit gives us. I don’t want you to misunderstand this. 2 You know that when you were still pagans, you were led astray and swept along in worshiping speechless idols. 3 So I want you to know that no one speaking by the Spirit of ...2 Corinthians 12:9. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more ...2 Corinthians 2. 1 So I decided that I would not bring you grief with another painful visit. 2 For if I cause you grief, who will make me glad? Certainly not someone I have grieved. 3 That is why I wrote to you as I did, so that when I do come, I won’t be grieved by the very ones who ought to give me the greatest joy.Paul Defends His Authority - Now I, Paul, appeal to you with the gentleness and kindness of Christ—though I realize you think I am timid in person and bold only when I write from far away. Well, I am begging you now so that when I come I won’t have to be bold with those who think we act from human motives. We are human, but we don’t wage war as humans do. We use God’s mighty weapons ... 1 This boasting will do no good, but I must go on. I will reluctantly tell about visions and revelations from the Lord. 2 I a was caught up to the third heaven fourteen years ago. Whether I was in my body or out of my body, I don't know—only God knows. 3 Yes, only God knows whether I was in my body or outside my body.1 T his boasting will do no good, but I must go on. I will reluctantly tell about visions and revelations from the Lord. 2 I was caught up to the third heaven fourteen years ago. …III. 2 Corinthians 10 - 13 : Paul advocates his apostleship. Chapter 10 Meekness and boldness. Chapter 11 Folly and glory. Chapter 12 In the third heaven and on earth. Chapter 13 Notification of visit. Choose a chapter and verse from '2 Corinthians' to begin your 'Verse-by-Verse' study of God's Word using the more than 100 commentaries ...2 Corinthians 12:8-10New Living Translation. 8 Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. 9 Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.”. So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. 10 That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in ... God’s strength is made perfect in weakness when we put our faith and trust in Him. The Lord’s presence is all we need in times of weakness. His great power and sufficiency rest on us as we find our strength in Him, and He is glorified. We can say with the psalmist, “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and ...11 I hope you will put up with a little more of my foolishness. Please bear with me. 2 For I am jealous for you with the jealousy of God himself. I promised you as a pure bride[ a] to one husband—Christ. 3 But I fear that somehow your pure and undivided devotion to Christ will be corrupted, just as Eve was deceived by the cunning ways of the ... 12 I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. 2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was in the body or out of the body I do not know—God knows. 3 And I know that this man—whether in the body or apart from the ... 2 Corinthians 12:9-10New International Version. 9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”. Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 10 That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in ...2 Corinthians 12:7. ESV So to keep me from becoming conceited because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to harass me, to keep me from becoming conceited. NIV or because of these surpassingly great revelations. Therefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited, …CHAPTER 12 1I* must boast; not that it is profitable, but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord. 2I know someone in Christ who, fourteen years ...2 Corinthians 12:9-11New Living Translation. 9 Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.”. So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. 10 That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I ...Tools. 2Co 12:1. This boasting will do no good, but I must go on. I will reluctantly tell about visions and revelations from the Lord. Tools. 2Co 12:2. I [fn] was caught up to the third heaven fourteen years ago. Whether I was in my body or out of my body, I don’t know—only God knows. Tools.Spiritual Gifts. 12 Now, dear brothers and sisters,[ a] regarding your question about the special abilities the Spirit gives us. I don’t want you to misunderstand this. 2 You know that when you were still pagans, you were led astray and swept along in worshiping speechless idols. 3 So I want you to know that no one speaking by the Spirit of ...12 Oh, don’t worry; we wouldn’t dare say that we are as wonderful as these other men who tell you how important they are! But they are only comparing themselves with each other, …The Resurrection of Christ. 15 Let me now remind you, dear brothers and sisters,[ a] of the Good News I preached to you before. You welcomed it then, and you still stand firm in it. 2 It is this Good News that saves you if you continue to believe the message I told you—unless, of course, you believed something that was never true in the first ...God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. 4 He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. 5 For the more we suffer for Christ, the more God will shower us with his comfort through Christ. 6 Even when we are weighed down ...Young's Literal Translation I have known a man in Christ, fourteen years ago -- whether in the body I have not known, whether out of the body I have not known, God hath known -- such an one being caught away unto the third heaven; 2 Corinthians 12:2 Additional Translations ... Links 2 Corinthians 12:2 NIV 2 Corinthians 12:2 NLT2 Corinthians 12:5-10New Living Translation. 5 That experience is worth boasting about, but I’m not going to do it. I will boast only about my weaknesses. 6 If I wanted to boast, I would be no fool in doing so, because I would be telling the truth. But I won’t do it, because I don’t want anyone to give me credit beyond what they can see ...2 Corinthians 8:12New Living Translation. 12 Whatever you give is acceptable if you give it eagerly. And give according to what you have, not what you don’t have. Read full chapter. 2 Corinthians 8:12 in all English translations. 2 Corinthians 7.New Living Translation (NLT) Bible Book List. Font Size. Passage ... 2 Corinthians 12:7 in all English translations. 2 Corinthians 11. 2 Corinthians 13 2 When I first came to you, dear brothers and sisters,[ a] I didn’t use lofty words and impressive wisdom to tell you God’s secret plan.[ b] 2 For I decided that while I was with you I would forget everything except Jesus Christ, the one who was crucified. 3 I came to you in weakness—timid and trembling. 4 And my message and my preaching ...Context Summary. Second Corinthians 12:1–10 contains Paul's description of an astonishing experience. He was transported, in some sense, to the third heaven or paradise, where he received an unspeakable revelation from God. To keep him humble afterwards, God gave him a ''thorn in the flesh'' and refused to remove it despite Paul's pleas.2 Corinthians 12 - I* was caught up to the third heaven fourteen years ago. Whether I was in my body or out of my body, I don't know--only God knows.And he gave us this wonderful message of reconciliation. 20 So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead, “Come back to God!” 21 For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin,[ d] so that we could be made right with God through Christ. Read full chapter.2 Corinthians 12:9-10 — New Century Version (NCV) 9 But he said to me, "My grace is enough for you. When you are weak, my power is made perfect in you.". So I am very happy to brag about my weaknesses. Then Christ's power can live in me. 10 For this reason I am happy when I have weaknesses, insults, hard times, sufferings, and all ...2 Corinthians 12:9-10. 9 Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.”. So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. 10 That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ.1 T his boasting will do no good, but I must go on. I will reluctantly tell about visions and revelations from the Lord. 2 I was caught up to the third heaven fourteen years ago. …Context Summary. Second Corinthians 12:1–10 contains Paul's description of an astonishing experience. He was transported, in some sense, to the third heaven or paradise, where he received an unspeakable revelation from God. To keep him humble afterwards, God gave him a ''thorn in the flesh'' and refused to remove it despite Paul's pleas.Tools. 2Co 12:9. Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.”. So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. Tools. 2Co 12:10. That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ.2 Corinthians 12:9 In-Context. 7 even though I have received such wonderful revelations from God. 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. 8 Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. 9 Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. Verses 12-14. - Vindication of his right to their sympathy. Verse 12. - For our rejoicing; rather, for our boasting is this.My expression of confidence in your sympathy with me may sound like a boast, but my boast merely accords with the testimony of my conscience that I have been sincere and honest to all, and most of all to you.2 Corinthians 12:9 NLT. Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. NLT: New Living Translation. Share. Read 2 Corinthians 12. Bible App Bible App for Kids.12 This boasting will do no good, but I must go on. I will reluctantly tell about visions and revelations from the Lord. ... I was caught up to the third heaven ...Spiritual Gifts. 12 Now, dear brothers and sisters, [] regarding your question about the special abilities the Spirit gives us. I don’t want you to misunderstand this. 2 You know that when you were still pagans, you were led astray and swept along in worshiping speechless idols. 3 So I want you to know that no one speaking by the Spirit of God will curse Jesus, and no one can say Jesus is ...2 Corinthians 12:20 NLT. For I am afraid that when I come I won’t like what I find, and you won’t like my response. I am afraid that I will find quarreling, jealousy, anger, selfishness, slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorderly behavior. 2 Corinthians 12:12New Living Translation. 12 When I was with you, I certainly gave you proof that I am an apostle. For I patiently did many signs and wonders and miracles among you. Read full chapter. 2 Corinthians 12:12 in all English translations. 2 Corinthians 12, New Living Translation (NLT) Paul’s Vision and His Thorn in the Flesh This boasting will do no good, but I must go on. I will reluctantly tell about visions and …2 Corinthians 8:9New Living Translation. 9 You know the generous grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that by his poverty he could make you rich. Read full chapter. 2 Corinthians 8:9 in all English translations. 2 Corinthians 7.2 Corinthians 12:9New Living Translation. 9 Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.”. So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. Read full chapter. 2 Corinthians 12:9 in all English translations. 2 Corinthians 11.