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2 Corinthians 12:5

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities.

2 Corinthians 12:5 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Corinthians 12:5

Theological / Devotional

Will I glory. That is, boast. Paul had every right, humanly speaking, to boast of being signally honored by God, of having special and direct access to the divine presence. He could have used this as a basis for claiming special honor and authority, but did not do so. He chose to keep self out of view.

Yet of myself. Although the experience marked Paul as the recipient of special honor from God, he realized that it was no credit to him personally (see 1 Tim. 1:15), and refused to take any credit to himself for it.

Mine infirmities. See on v. 9.

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