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2 Corinthians 12:1

2 Corinthians 12:1
It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

It is not expedient doubtless for me to glory,.... Though it was lawful for him to glory, and was necessary in the present circumstances of things, in vindication of himself, and to preserve the…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

It is not expedient - It is not well; it does not become me. This may either mean that he felt and admitted that it did not become him to boast in this manner; that there was an impropriety in his…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

It is not expedient for me - There are several various readings on this verse which are too minute to be noticed here; they seem in effect to represent the verse thus: "If it be expedient to glory,…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Here we may observe,

I. The narrative the apostle gives of the favours God had shown him, and the honour he had done him; for doubtless he himself is the man in Christ of whom he speaks. Concerning…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

2Co 12:1-6. The Visions and Revelations vouchsafed to St Paul

1. It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come The Greek text here is in the most utter confusion. Out of the seven Greek…