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1 Indeed it is not profitable to me to boast. For I will come to visions and Revelation of the Lord. 2 I knew a man in Christ before fourteen years, (whether in the body, I know not; whether out of the body, I know not: God knows;) such a one having been carried off even to the third heaven. 3 And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, whether out of the body, I know not: God knows;) 4 That he was carried off into paradise, and heard words not to be told, which it was not permitted man to speak. 5 Of such a one will I boast: and of myself I will not boast, except in my weakness. 6 For if I be willing to boast, I shall not be mad; for the truth will I say: and I spare, lest any reckon for me above what he sees me, or what he hears of me. 7 And lest I be lifted up by the eminence of Revelation, a thorn in the flesh was given me, a messenger of Satan, that he might cuff me, lest I be lifted up. 8 For this thrice besought I the Lord, that it remove away from me. 9 And he said to me, My grace suffices thee: for my power is perfected in weakness. Therefore very willingly will I boast rather in my weaknesses, that Christ's power may lodge upon me. 10 Therefore am I contented in weaknesses, in reproaches, in necessities in expulsions, in extremities for Christ: for when I am weak, then am I strong. 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, Smith's Literal Translation. Public domain.
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