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2 Corinthians 12:1

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Look, bragging about myself really isn't the move here. But I'll tell you about some visions and revelations God has shown me.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes you have to share your God moments, even when talking about yourself feels weird.

📚 Historical Context

In the first century AD, the Apostle Paul wrote his second letter to the Corinthians amid ongoing conflicts with false teachers who were undermining his authority by boasting about their own experiences. Paul reluctantly decided to discuss his own visions and revelations from the Lord to demonstrate the legitimacy of his apostleship, emphasizing that such matters were not for personal glory. This reflects the broader challenges in the early church, where establishing genuine spiritual leadership was crucial amidst competing claims and cultural pressures.

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