2 Corinthians 12:6
2 Corinthians chapter 12 · verse 6 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000For if I should desire to glory, I shall not be foolish; for I shall speak the truth: but I forbear, lest any man should account of me above that which he seeth me to be, or heareth from me.
KJV
King James Version · 1611For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901For if I should desire to glory, I shall not be foolish; for I shall speak the truth: but I forbear, lest any man should account of me above that which he seeth me to be, or heareth from me.
Context
v.5On behalf of such a one will I glory: but on mine own behalf I will not glory, save in my weaknesses.
v.6This passage
v.7And by reason of the exceeding greatness of the revelations, that I should not be exalted overmuch, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, that I should not be exalted overmuch.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Corinthians 3:5
What then is Apollos? and what is Paul? Ministers through whom ye believed; and each as the Lord gave to him.
- Job 24:25
And if it be not so now, who will prove me a liar, And make my speech nothing worth?
- 1 Corinthians 3:9
For we are God’s fellow-workers: ye are God’s husbandry, God’s building.
- 2 Corinthians 11:31
The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, he who is blessed for evermore knoweth that I lie not.
- 2 Corinthians 11:16
I say again, Let no man think me foolish; but ifye do, yet as foolish receive me, that I also may glory a little.
- 2 Corinthians 10:8
For though I should glory somewhat abundantly concerning our authority (which the Lord gave for building you up, and not for casting you down), I shall not be put to shame: