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2 Corinthians 12:3
And I know that such a man—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, [only] God knows—
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Christian Standard Bible®
I know that this man—whether in the body or out of the body I don’t know; God knows—
I know that this man—whether in the body or out of the body I don’t know; God knows—
King James Version (1611)
And I knew such a man (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell, God knoweth.)
And I knew such a man (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell, God knoweth.)
King James Version
And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;)
And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;)
English Standard Version
And I know that this man was caught up into paradise—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows—
And I know that this man was caught up into paradise—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows—
New American Standard Bible
And I know how such a man—whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know, God knows—
And I know how such a man—whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know, God knows—
New Century Version
And I know that this man was taken up to paradise. I don't know if he was in his body or away from his body, but God knows. He heard things he is not able to explain, things that no human is allowed to tell.
And I know that this man was taken up to paradise. I don't know if he was in his body or away from his body, but God knows. He heard things he is not able to explain, things that no human is allowed to tell.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
And I know how such a man—whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know, God knows—
And I know how such a man—whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know, God knows—
Legacy Standard Bible
And I know how such a man—whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know, God knows—
And I know how such a man—whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know, God knows—
Berean Standard Bible
And I know that this man-whether in the body or out of it I do not know, but God knows-
And I know that this man-whether in the body or out of it I do not know, but God knows-
Contemporary English Version
As I said, only God really knows if this man was in his body at the time.
As I said, only God really knows if this man was in his body at the time.
Complete Jewish Bible
And I know that such a man — whether in the body or apart from the body I don't know, God knows —
And I know that such a man — whether in the body or apart from the body I don't know, God knows —
Darby Translation
And I know such a man, (whether in [the] body or out of the body I know not, God knows;)
And I know such a man, (whether in [the] body or out of the body I know not, God knows;)
Easy-to-Read Version
And I know that this man was taken up to paradise. I don't know if he was in his body or away from his body, but he heard things that he is not able to explain. He heard things that no one is allowed to tell.
And I know that this man was taken up to paradise. I don't know if he was in his body or away from his body, but he heard things that he is not able to explain. He heard things that no one is allowed to tell.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And I knowe such a man (whether in the body, or out of the body, I can not tell: God knoweth)
And I knowe such a man (whether in the body, or out of the body, I can not tell: God knoweth)
George Lamsa Translation
And I still know this man, but whether in the body or whether without the body, I cannot tell; God knows;
And I still know this man, but whether in the body or whether without the body, I cannot tell; God knows;
Good News Translation
I repeat, I know that this man was snatched to Paradise (again, I do not know whether this actually happened or whether it was a vision—only God knows), and there he heard things which cannot be put into words, things that human lips may not speak.
I repeat, I know that this man was snatched to Paradise (again, I do not know whether this actually happened or whether it was a vision—only God knows), and there he heard things which cannot be put into words, things that human lips may not speak.
Lexham English Bible
and I know this man—whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know, God knows—
and I know this man—whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know, God knows—
Literal Translation
And I know such a man--whether in the body or out of the body, I do not know; God knows--
And I know such a man--whether in the body or out of the body, I do not know; God knows--
American Standard Version
And I know such a man (whether in the body, or apart from the body, I know not; God knoweth),
And I know such a man (whether in the body, or apart from the body, I know not; God knoweth),
Bible in Basic English
And I have knowledge of such a man (if he was in the body, or out of the body, I am not able to say, but God only),
And I have knowledge of such a man (if he was in the body, or out of the body, I am not able to say, but God only),
Hebrew Names Version
I know such a man (whether in the body, or outside of the body, I don't know; God knows),
I know such a man (whether in the body, or outside of the body, I don't know; God knows),
International Standard Version
I know that this man - whether in his body or outside of his body, I do not know, but God knows -
I know that this man - whether in his body or outside of his body, I do not know, but God knows -
Etheridge Translation
And I know this man himself,-but whether in the body, or out of the body, I know not, Aloha himself knoweth,
And I know this man himself,-but whether in the body, or out of the body, I know not, Aloha himself knoweth,
Murdock Translation
And I knew this same man; (but whether in a body, or out of a body, I know not; God knoweth;)
And I knew this same man; (but whether in a body, or out of a body, I know not; God knoweth;)
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And I knewe the same man (whether in the body or out of the body, I can not tell, God knoweth)
And I knewe the same man (whether in the body or out of the body, I can not tell, God knoweth)
English Revised Version
And I know such a man (whether in the body, or apart from the body, I know not; God knoweth),
And I know such a man (whether in the body, or apart from the body, I know not; God knoweth),
World English Bible
I know such a man (whether in the body, or outside of the body, I don't know; God knows),
I know such a man (whether in the body, or outside of the body, I don't know; God knows),
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
Yea, I knew such a man (whether in the body or out of the body, I know not, God knoweth) That he was caught up into paradise,
Yea, I knew such a man (whether in the body or out of the body, I know not, God knoweth) That he was caught up into paradise,
Weymouth's New Testament
And I know that this man-- whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know;
And I know that this man-- whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know;
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And Y woot sich a man; whether in bodi, or out of bodi, Y noot, God woot;
And Y woot sich a man; whether in bodi, or out of bodi, Y noot, God woot;
Update Bible Version
And I know such a man (whether in the body, or apart from the body, I don't know; God knows),
And I know such a man (whether in the body, or apart from the body, I don't know; God knows),
Webster's Bible Translation
And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;)
And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;)
New English Translation
And I know that this man (whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know, God knows)
And I know that this man (whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know, God knows)
New King James Version
And I know such a man--whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows--
And I know such a man--whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows--
New Living Translation
Yes, only God knows whether I was in my body or outside my body. But I do know
Yes, only God knows whether I was in my body or outside my body. But I do know
New Life Bible
I say it again, I know this man was taken up. But I do not know if his body or just his spirit was taken up. Only God knows.
I say it again, I know this man was taken up. But I do not know if his body or just his spirit was taken up. Only God knows.
New Revised Standard
And I know that such a person—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know; God knows—
And I know that such a person—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know; God knows—
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And I know such a man as this, whether in the body or apart from the body, I know not, - God, knoweth,
And I know such a man as this, whether in the body or apart from the body, I know not, - God, knoweth,
Douay-Rheims Bible
And I know such a man (whether in the body, or out of the body, I know not: God knoweth):
And I know such a man (whether in the body, or out of the body, I know not: God knoweth):
Revised Standard Version
And I know that this man was caught up into Paradise--whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows--
And I know that this man was caught up into Paradise--whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows--
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
And I knowe the same man (whether in the body or out of the body I canot tell god knoweth)
And I knowe the same man (whether in the body or out of the body I canot tell god knoweth)
Young's Literal Translation
and I have known such a man -- whether in the body, whether out of the body, I have not known, God hath known, --
and I have known such a man -- whether in the body, whether out of the body, I have not known, God hath known, --
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
and I knowe the same man (whether he was in ye body or out of the body, I can not tell, God knoweth)
and I knowe the same man (whether he was in ye body or out of the body, I can not tell, God knoweth)
Mace New Testament (1729)
but tho' I don't know whether it was in the body, or out of the body, which God only knows,
but tho' I don't know whether it was in the body, or out of the body, which God only knows,
Simplified Cowboy Version
Listen close, I don't know if my body made the trip or just my mind. Like I said, only God knows.
Listen close, I don't know if my body made the trip or just my mind. Like I said, only God knows.
Contextual Overview
1It is necessary to boast, though nothing is gained by it; but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord. 2I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago—whether in the body I do not know, or out of the body I do not know, [only] God knows—such a man was caught up to the third heaven. 3And I know that such a man—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, [only] God knows—4was caught up into Paradise and heard inexpressible words which man is not permitted to speak [words too sacred to tell]. 5On behalf of such a man [and his experiences] I will boast; but in my own behalf I will not boast, except in regard to my weaknesses. 6If I wish to boast, I will not be foolish, because I will be speaking the truth. But I abstain [from it], so that no one will credit me with more than [is justified by what] he sees in me or hears from me. 7Because of the surpassing greatness and extraordinary nature of the revelations [which I received from God], for this reason, to keep me from thinking of myself as important, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan, to torment and harass me—to keep me from exalting myself! 8Concerning this I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might leave me; 9but He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you [My lovingkindness and My mercy are more than enough—always available—regardless of the situation]; for [My] power is being perfected [and is completed and shows itself most effectively] in [your] weakness." Therefore, I will all the more gladly boast in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ [may completely enfold me and] may dwell in me. 10So I am well pleased with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, and with difficulties, for the sake of Christ; for when I am weak [in human strength], then I am strong [truly able, truly powerful, truly drawing from God's strength].
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Reciprocal: 1 Kings 18:12 - the Spirit of the Lord 2 Kings 2:16 - the Spirit Ezekiel 11:24 - the spirit Daniel 10:8 - I was 2 Corinthians 5:8 - and willing 2 Corinthians 11:11 - God 2 Corinthians 12:2 - knew
Cross-References
Genesis 18:18
since Abraham is destined to become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth will be blessed through him?
since Abraham is destined to become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth will be blessed through him?
Genesis 27:29
May peoples serve you, And nations bow down to you; Be lord and master over your brothers, And may your mother's sons bow down to you. May those who curse you be cursed, And may those who bless you be blessed."
May peoples serve you, And nations bow down to you; Be lord and master over your brothers, And may your mother's sons bow down to you. May those who curse you be cursed, And may those who bless you be blessed."
Genesis 28:14
"Your descendants shall be as [countless as] the dust of the earth, and you shall spread abroad to the west and the east and the north and the south; and all the families (nations) of the earth shall be blessed through you and your descendants.
"Your descendants shall be as [countless as] the dust of the earth, and you shall spread abroad to the west and the east and the north and the south; and all the families (nations) of the earth shall be blessed through you and your descendants.
Genesis 30:27
But Laban said to him, "If I have found favor in your sight, stay with me; for I have learned [from the omens in divination and by experience] that the LORD has blessed me because of you."
But Laban said to him, "If I have found favor in your sight, stay with me; for I have learned [from the omens in divination and by experience] that the LORD has blessed me because of you."
Genesis 30:30
"For you had little before I came and it has increased and multiplied abundantly, and the LORD has favored you with blessings wherever I turned. But now, when shall I provide for my own household?"
"For you had little before I came and it has increased and multiplied abundantly, and the LORD has favored you with blessings wherever I turned. But now, when shall I provide for my own household?"
Genesis 39:5
It happened that from the time that he made Joseph overseer in his house and [put him in charge] over all that he owned, that the LORD blessed the Egyptian's house because of Joseph; so the LORD'S blessing was on everything that Potiphar owned, in the house and in the field.
It happened that from the time that he made Joseph overseer in his house and [put him in charge] over all that he owned, that the LORD blessed the Egyptian's house because of Joseph; so the LORD'S blessing was on everything that Potiphar owned, in the house and in the field.
Exodus 23:22
"But if you will indeed listen to and truly obey His voice and do everything that I say, then I will be an enemy to your enemies and an adversary to your adversaries.
"But if you will indeed listen to and truly obey His voice and do everything that I say, then I will be an enemy to your enemies and an adversary to your adversaries.
Numbers 24:9
"He bowed down [to rest], he lies down as a lion; And as a lioness, who dares to rouse him? Blessed [of God] is he who blesses you, And cursed [of God] is he who curses you."
"He bowed down [to rest], he lies down as a lion; And as a lioness, who dares to rouse him? Blessed [of God] is he who blesses you, And cursed [of God] is he who curses you."
Psalms 72:17
May his name endure forever; May his name continue as long as the sun; And let men bless themselves by him; Let all nations call him blessed.
May his name endure forever; May his name continue as long as the sun; And let men bless themselves by him; Let all nations call him blessed.
Matthew 25:40
"The King will answer and say to them, 'I assure you and most solemnly say to you, to the extent that you did it for one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it for Me.'
"The King will answer and say to them, 'I assure you and most solemnly say to you, to the extent that you did it for one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it for Me.'
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And I knew such a man,.... The same man, namely himself, is here designed, and the same rapture spoken of, and the condition he was in expressed in the same words: which repetition is made for the more strong affirmation of what he delivered, and to signify the marvellousness of this vision, and how surprising and unaccountable it was.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
And I knew such a man - It is not uncommon to repeat a solemn affirmation in order that it may be made more emphatic. This is done here. Paul repeats the idea, that he was intimately acquainted with such a man, and that he did not know whether he was in the body or out of the body. All that was known to God.
