2 Corinthians 12 Scofield
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12:4 How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.
“paradise”
See note on hades, (See Scofield "Luke 16:23").
12:7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.
“thorn”
It has been conjectured that Paul's "thorn in the flesh" was chronic ophthalmia, inducing bodily weakness, and a repulsive appearance Gal 4:15; 1 Cor 2:3; 1 Cor 2:4; 2 Cor 10:10. This cannot be positively known, and the reserve of Scripture is as sure a mark of inspiration as its revelations. Paul's particular "thorn" is not described that his consolations may avail for all to who any thorn is given.
12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
“perfect in”
(See Scofield "Matt 5:48").
12:21 And lest, when I come again, my God will humble me among you, and that I shall bewail many which have sinned already, and have not repented of the uncleanness and fornication and lasciviousness which they have committed.
“sinned”
Sin. (See Scofield "Rom 3:23").
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12:2 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.
“third heaven”
First heaven, of clouds; second, of stars; third, God's abode.