"And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;)" — 2 Corinthians 12:3

2 Corinthians 12:3 · KJV

“And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;)”

— 2 Corinthians 12:3

I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one caught up to the third heaven.

Verse 4

How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter. {lawful: or, possible}

2 Corinthians 12 — Context

It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. {I will come: Gr. For I will come}

I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one caught up to the third heaven.

And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;)

How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter. {lawful: or, possible}

Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities.