And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;)
I knew this guy, and honestly, I have no idea if this happened while he was physically there or if it was some kind of spiritual experience. Only God knows for sure.
Sometimes the most real experiences are the ones we can't fully explain.
📚 Historical Context
In the context of 2 Corinthians, Paul is defending his apostolic authority against critics in the Corinthian church who challenged his legitimacy. He recounts a personal vision where a man, likely himself, was caught up to the third heaven, expressing uncertainty about whether the experience was physical or spiritual to emphasize humility and avoid self-glorification. This reflects the first-century Christian environment where such revelations were shared to affirm divine calling amid opposition.
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