2 Corinthians, 12

Commentary

In 2 Corinthians 12, the Apostle Paul is continuing his discussion of his own experiences and revelations. He begins by recounting a vision he had of being taken up to the third heaven, where he heard inexpressible things that he was not allowed to speak of. He then goes on to explain that he was given a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan, to keep him from becoming too proud. He pleaded with the Lord three times to take it away, but the Lord told him that His grace was sufficient for him. Paul then goes on to explain that he will boast in his weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon him. He explains that when he is weak, then he is strong, because it is in his weakness that Christ's power is made perfect. He then goes on to explain that he has been given a special grace to preach the gospel to the Gentiles, and that he will not boast in anything except in the cross of Christ. Paul then goes on to explain that he is not seeking the approval of men, but of God. He explains that he is not trying to please men, but God, who tests his heart. He then goes on to explain that he has been faithful in all his dealings with the Corinthians, and that he has not taken advantage of them in any way. In conclusion, Paul is reminding the Corinthians that he is not seeking the approval of men, but of God. He is also reminding them that he has been faithful in all his dealings with them, and that he has not taken advantage of them in any way. He is also reminding them that his weaknesses are actually a source of strength, because it is in his weaknesses that

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