2 Corinthians 12:5 net — On behalf of such an individual I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except about my weaknesses.

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"On behalf of such an individual I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except about my weaknesses."

— 2 Corinthians 12:5, NET Bible

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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 or out of the body I do not know, God knows) was caught up to the third heaven.

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And I know that this 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 things too sacred to be put into words, things that a person is not permitted to speak.

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On behalf of such an individual I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except about my weaknesses.

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For even if I wish to boast, I will not be a fool, for I would be telling the truth, but I refrain from this so that no one may regard me beyond what he sees in me or what he hears from me,

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even because of the extraordinary character of the revelations. Therefore, so that I would not become arrogant, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to trouble me– so that I would not become arrogant.

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I asked the Lord three times about this, that it would depart from 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 NET Bible reads: “On behalf of such an individual I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except about 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 (NET): “On behalf of such an individual I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except about 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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