King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
¶ It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.
Complete Jewish Bible:
I have to boast. There is nothing to be gained by it, but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord.
Berean Standard Bible:
I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to gain, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord.
American Standard Version:
I must needs glory, though it is not expedient; but I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
It is{G4851} not{G3756} expedient{G4851} for me{G3427} doubtless{G1211} to glory{G2744}.{G1063} I will come{G2064} to{G1519} visions{G3701} and{G2532} revelations{G602} of the Lord{G2962}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Galatians 1:12
- For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught [it], but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.
1 John 5:20
- And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, [even] in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.
2 Corinthians 12:7
- And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.
2 Corinthians 8:10
- And herein I give [my] advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago.
Acts 23:11
- And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome.
Ezekiel 11:24
- Afterwards the spirit took me up, and brought me in a vision by the Spirit of God into Chaldea, to them of the captivity. So the vision that I had seen went up from me.
Acts 18:9
- Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace:
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Commentary for 2 Corinthians 12:1
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G4851
There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: συμφέρω
Transliteration: symphérō
Pronunciation: soom-fer'-o
Description: from σύν and φέρω (including its alternate); to bear together (contribute), i.e. (literally) to collect, or (figuratively) to conduce; especially (neuter participle as a noun) advantage:--be better for, bring together, be expedient (for), be good, (be) profit(-able for). - Strong's Number: G3756
There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὐ
Transliteration: ou
Pronunciation: ookh
Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος. - Strong's Number: G3427
There are 227 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μοί
Transliteration: moí
Pronunciation: moy
Description: the simpler form of ἐμοί; to me:--I, me, mine, my. - Strong's Number: G1211
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δή
Transliteration: dḗ
Pronunciation: day
Description: probably akin to δέ; a particle of emphasis or explicitness; now, then, etc.:--also, and, doubtless, now, therefore. - Strong's Number: G2744
There are 33 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καυχάομαι
Transliteration: kaucháomai
Pronunciation: kow-khah'-om-ahee
Description: from some (obsolete) base akin to that of (to boast) and εὔχομαι; to vaunt (in a good or a bad sense):--(make) boast, glory, joy, rejoice. - Strong's Number: G1063
There are 1016 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: γάρ
Transliteration: gár
Pronunciation: gar
Description: a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet. - Strong's Number: G2064
There are 604 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἔρχομαι
Transliteration: érchomai
Pronunciation: el'-tho
Description: middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (middle voice) , or (active) , which do not otherwise occur); to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively):--accompany, appear, bring, come, enter, fall out, go, grow, X light, X next, pass, resort, be set. - Strong's Number: G1519
There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εἰς
Transliteration: eis
Pronunciation: ice
Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively). - Strong's Number: G3701
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὀπτασία
Transliteration: optasía
Pronunciation: op-tas-ee'-ah
Description: from a presumed derivative of ὀπτάνομαι; visuality, i.e. (concretely) an apparition:--vision. - Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet. - Strong's Number: G602
There are 18 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀποκάλυψις
Transliteration: apokálypsis
Pronunciation: ap-ok-al'-oop-sis
Description: from ἀποκαλύπτω; disclosure:--appearing, coming, lighten, manifestation, be revealed, revelation. - Strong's Number: G2962
There are 687 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κύριος
Transliteration: kýrios
Pronunciation: koo'-ree-os
Description: from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title):-- God, Lord, master, Sir.