Paul’s Revelation
2 Corinthians 12:1
In 9 translations
- BSB
- I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to gain, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord.
- KJV
- It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.
- WEB
- It is doubtless not profitable for me to boast, but I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.
- ASV
- I must needs glory, though it is not expedient; but I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.
- LSV
- To boast, really, is not profitable for me, for I will come to visions and revelations of the LORD.
- YLT
- To boast, really, is not profitable for me, for I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.
- DBY
- Well, it is not of profit to me to boast, for I will come to visions and revelations of [the] Lord.
- DRC
- If I must glory (it is not expedient indeed), but I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.
- GNV
- It is not expedient for me no doubt to reioyce: for I will come to visions and reuelations of the Lord.
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Where the editions differ
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- NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles read δεῖ (“it behooves [me]”); Textus Receptus, Byzantine text read δὴ (“indeed”).
- NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles read συμφέρον (“is it profitable”); Textus Receptus, Byzantine text read συμφέρει (“it is better”).
- NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles read μέν (“indeed”); Textus Receptus, Byzantine text read μοι (“to me”).
- NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles read δὲ (“however”); Textus Receptus, Byzantine text read γὰρ (“for”).
SBLGNT apparatus (3)
A comparison of published Greek editions. “Add” means after the SBLGNT wording; “omit” refers to that wording.
- SBLGNT: δεῖ. Westcott and Hort (1881), Tregelles, Nestle–Aland 28th edition read δεῖ; Robinson–Pierpont read δὴ.
- SBLGNT: συμφέρον μέν. Westcott and Hort (1881), Tregelles, Nestle–Aland 28th edition read συμφέρον μέν; Robinson–Pierpont read συμφέρει μοι.
- SBLGNT: δὲ. Westcott and Hort (1881), Tregelles, Nestle–Aland 28th edition read δὲ; Robinson–Pierpont read γὰρ.
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Original-language editions
- SBLGNT
- Καυχᾶσθαι δεῖ· οὐ συμφέρον μέν, ἐλεύσομαι δὲ εἰς ὀπτασίας καὶ ἀποκαλύψεις κυρίου.
- RP2018
- Καυχᾶσθαι δὴ οὐ συμφέρει μοι· ἐλεύσομαι γὰρ εἰς ὀπτασίας καὶ ἀποκαλύψεις κυρίου.
- TR-Boyd
- Καυχᾶσθαι δὴ οὐ συμφέρει μοι· ἐλεύσομαι γὰρ εἰς ὀπτασίας καὶ ἀποκαλύψεις Κυρίου.
- SCR1894
- καυχασθαι δη ου συμφερει μοι ελευσομαι γαρ εις οπτασιας και αποκαλυψεις κυριου
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In the reference works topics that cite this verse
TranceVisionExpedientTongues, Gift ofMeeknessPaulGalatians, Epistle to theCorinthians, Second Epistle to thePaul, the Apostle
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Cross-references most cited first
- Galatians 1:12I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ.
- 2 Corinthians 12:7or because of these surpassingly great revelations. So to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me.
- 1 John 5:20And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true—in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.
- Acts 22:17–21Later, when I had returned to Jerusalem and was praying at the temple, I fell into a trance and saw the Lord saying to me, ‘Hurry! Leave Jerusalem quickly, because the people here will not accept your testimony about…
- 1 Corinthians 10:23“Everything is permissible,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible,” but not everything is edifying.
- Joel 2:28–29And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. Even on My menservants and maidservants, I will pour out…
- 2 Corinthians 8:10And 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.
- Acts 18:9One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent.
- Galatians 2:2I went in response to a revelation and set before them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles. But I spoke privately to those recognized as leaders, for fear that I was running or had already run in vain.
- Acts 26:13–19About noon, O king, as I was on the road, I saw a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, shining around me and my companions. We all fell to the ground, and I heard a voice say to me in Hebrew, ‘Saul, Saul, why do…
- Acts 23:11The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about Me in Jerusalem, so also you must testify in Rome.”
- John 16:7But I tell you the truth, it is for your benefit that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you.
- Daniel 10:5–10I lifted up my eyes, and behold, there was a certain man dressed in linen, with a belt of fine gold from Uphaz around his waist. His body was like beryl, his face like the brilliance of lightning, his eyes like flaming…
- 2 Corinthians 12:11I have become a fool, but you drove me to it. In fact, you should have commended me, since I am in no way inferior to those “super-apostles,” even though I am nothing.
- Numbers 12:6He said, “Hear now My words: If there is a prophet among you, I, the LORD, will reveal Myself to him in a vision; I will speak to him in a dream.
- Acts 9:10–17In Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias. The Lord spoke to him in a vision, “Ananias!” “Here I am, Lord,” he answered. “Get up!” the Lord told him. “Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man…
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