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1 Corinthians 1. NLT. Parallel ... 1 This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and from our brother Sosthenes. 2 I am writing to God’s church in Corinth, # 1:2a Corinth was the capital city of Achaia, ... 12 Some of you are saying, ...2 Corinthians 12:7-8New Living Translation. 7 even though I have received such wonderful revelations from God. So to keep me from becoming proud, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger from Satan to torment me and keep me from becoming proud. 8 Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. Holy Bible, New Living Translation ...2 Corinthians 12:9-11New Living Translation. 9 Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.”. So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. 10 That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I ...2 Corinthians 12:9-10New International Version. 9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”. Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 10 That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in ...6 Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. 7 You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.”[ a] 8 And God will generously provide all you ...2 Corinthians 12:5-10New International Version. 5 I will boast about a man like that, but I will not boast about myself, except about my weaknesses. 6 Even if I should choose to boast, I would not be a fool, because I would be speaking the truth. But I refrain, so no one will think more of me than is warranted by what I do or say, 7 or because ...2 Corinthians 12:14New Living Translation. 14 Now I am coming to you for the third time, and I will not be a burden to you. I don’t want what you have—I want you. After all, children don’t provide for their parents. Rather, parents provide for their children. Read full chapter. 2 Corinthians 12:14 in all English translations.2 Corinthians 10:12-18New Living Translation. 12 Oh, don’t worry; we wouldn’t dare say that we are as wonderful as these other men who tell you how important they are! But they are only comparing themselves with each other, using themselves as the standard of measurement. How ignorant!12 I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. 2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was in the body or out of the body I do not know—God knows. 3 And I know that this man—whether in the body or apart from the ...6 Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. 7 You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.”[ c] 8 And God will generously provide all you ...Paul’s Vision. 12 Boasting is necessary, though it is not beneficial; but I will go on to visions and revelations [ a]of the Lord. 2 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. 3 And I know how such a man ... 1 This boasting will do no good, but I must go on. I will reluctantly tell about visions and revelations from the Lord. 2 I was caught up to the third heaven fourteen years ago. …2 Corinthians 1:12. Paul’s Change of Plans - We can say with confidence and a clear conscience that we have lived with a God-given holiness and sincerity in all our dealings. We have depended on God’s grace, not on our own human wisdom. That is how we have conducted ourselves before the world, and especially toward you.Paul's Thorn and God's Grace 7 or because of these surpassingly great revelations. So to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. 8 Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. 9 But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I …2 Corinthians 12 NLT 2 Corinthians 12 1 This boasting will do no good, but I must go on. I will reluctantly tell about visions and revelations from the Lord. 2 I was caught up to the third heaven fourteen years ago. Whether I was in my body or out of my body, I don’t know—only God knows.New Living Translation Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. American Standard Version And he hath said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my power is made perfect in weakness.2 Corinthians 12:10 That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I …2 Corinthians 12:7. ESV So to keep me from becoming conceited because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to harass me, to keep me from becoming conceited. NIV or because of these surpassingly great revelations. Therefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited, …2 Corinthians 1:12. Paul’s Change of Plans - We can say with confidence and a clear conscience that we have lived with a God-given holiness and sincerity in all our dealings. We have depended on God’s grace, not on our own human wisdom. That is how we have conducted ourselves before the world, and especially toward you.2 Corinthians 4:7New Living Translation. 7 We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure.[ a] This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves. Read full chapter.New Living Translation. 7 A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other. 8 To one person the Spirit gives the ability to give wise advice[ a]; to another the same Spirit gives a message of special knowledge.[ b] 9 The same Spirit gives great faith to another, and to someone else the one Spirit gives the gift of healing. 10 ...

Tools. 2Co 12:1. This boasting will do no good, but I must go on. I will reluctantly tell about visions and revelations from the Lord. Tools. 2Co 12:2. I [fn] was caught up to the third heaven fourteen years ago. Whether I was in my body or out of my body, I don’t know—only God knows. Tools.Paul's Thorn in the Flesh. 12 1 This boasting will do no good, but I must go on. I will reluctantly tell about visions and revelations from the Lord. 2 I was caught up to the third heaven fourteen years ago. Whether I was in my body or out of my body, I don't know-only God knows. 3 Yes, only God knows whether I was in my body or outside my body.2 Corinthians 12:9-10New International Version. 9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”. Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 10 That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in ... Concern for the Corinthians … 19 Have you been thinking all along that we were making a defense to you? We speak before God in Christ, and all of this, beloved, is to build you up. 20 For I am afraid that when I come, I may not find you as I wish, and you may not find me as you wish. I fear that there may be quarreling, jealousy, rage, rivalry, slander, gossip, …2 Corinthians chapter 12. English Standard Version. 1 I must go on boasting. Though there is nothing to be gained by it, I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord. 2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows. 3 And I know that this ...

12 I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. 2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was in the body or out of the body I do not know—God knows. 3 And I know that this man—whether in the body or apart from the ...2 Corinthians 12:9 NLT. Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. NLT: New Living Translation. Share. Read 2 Corinthians 12. Bible App Bible App for Kids.One Body with Many Parts. 12 The human body has many parts, but the many parts make up one whole body. So it is with the body of Christ. 13 Some of us are Jews, some are Gentiles,[ a] some are slaves, and some are free. But we have all been baptized into one body by one Spirit, and we all share the same Spirit.[ b]…

Reader Q&A - also see RECOMMENDED ARTICLES & FAQs. 12 This boasting will do no good, but I must go on. I will r. Possible cause: 2 Corinthians 12:20 NLT. For I am afraid that when I come I won’t like what I .