How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.
He was swept up into paradise and heard things so incredible, so sacred, that humans aren't even allowed to repeat them.
Some experiences with God are so profound they can't be put into words.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, the Apostle Paul wrote his second letter to the Corinthians to defend his apostolic authority against false teachers who boasted about their own visions and experiences. Paul reluctantly describes a personal vision where he was caught up to paradise, referring to himself in the third person to emphasize humility and avoid self-promotion. This occurred in a Greco-Roman culture where mystical claims were often used to gain influence, making Paul's approach a countercultural demonstration of genuine faith.
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