2 Corinthians 12:5 nasb — On behalf of such a man I will boast; but on my own behalf I will not boast, except in regard to my weaknesses.

NASB

"On behalf of such a man I will boast; but on my own behalf I will not boast, except in regard to my weaknesses."

— 2 Corinthians 12:5, NASB

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2 Corinthians 12 — Context

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I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago--whether in the body I do not know, or out of the body I do not know, God knows--such a man was caught up to the third heaven.

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And I know how such a man--whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know, God knows--

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was caught up into Paradise and heard inexpressible words, which a man is not permitted to speak.

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On behalf of such a man I will boast; but on my own behalf I will not boast, except in regard to my weaknesses.

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For if I do wish to boast I will not be foolish, for I will be speaking the truth; but I refrain from this, so that no one will credit me with more than he sees in me or hears from me.

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Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me--to keep me from exalting myself!

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Concerning this I implored the Lord three times that it might leave me.

2 Corinthians 12:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 12:5 say?
2 Corinthians 12:5 in the NASB reads: “On behalf of such a man I will boast; but on my own behalf I will not boast, except in regard to my weaknesses.”
Where is 2 Corinthians 12:5 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 12:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 12, verse 5.
Who wrote 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55–56.
What is the book of 2 Corinthians about?
Paul's most personal letter — a defense of his ministry against "false apostles" and a window into the suffering, comfort, weakness, and strength of a true servant of Christ. It contains some of the New Testament's most striking words on generosity, reconciliation, and the new creation.
What are the major themes of 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians explores themes including Ministry, Suffering, Comfort, Reconciliation, Generosity, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Corinthians 12:5.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 12:5 in?
2 Corinthians 12:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Corinthians 12:5?
2 Corinthians 12:5 reads (NASB): “On behalf of such a man I will boast; but on my own behalf I will not boast, except in regard to my weaknesses.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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