2 Corinthians 12:1-7

1Boasting is necessary. It is not profitable, but I will move on to visions and revelations of the Lord.

2I know a man in Christ who was caught up to the third heaven fourteen years ago. Whether he was in the body or out of the body, I don’t know; God knows.

3I know that this man — whether in the body or out of the body I don’t know; God knows —

4was caught up into paradise and heard inexpressible words, which a human being is not allowed to speak.

5I will boast about this person, but not about myself, except of my weaknesses.

6For if I want to boast, I wouldn’t be a fool, because I would be telling the truth. But I will spare you, so that no one can credit me with something beyond what he sees in me or hears from me,

7especially because of the extraordinary revelations. Therefore, so that I would not exalt myself, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to torment me so that I would not exalt myself.