2 Corinthians 12:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 12:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 12:3 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;)" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
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 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 12:3 in Context — About the Book of 2 Corinthians
2 Corinthians is Paul's most personal letter — defending his ministry through a catalogue of beatings, shipwrecks, and sleepless nights, then unveiling the secret: God's power is made perfect in weakness. Treasure in jars of clay, the God of all comfort, and grace that is always sufficient.
Cross-References for 2 Corinthians 12:3
“For ask now of the days that are past, which were before thee, since the day that God created man upon the earth, and ask from the one side of heaven unto the other, whether there hath been any such thing as this great thing is, or hath been heard like it?”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 12:3: such, whether, god
“And he said, While the child was yet alive, I fasted and wept: for I said, Who can tell whether GOD will be gracious to me, that the child may live?”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 12:3: whether, tell, god
“For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father's house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this? enlargement: Heb. respiration”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 12:3: such, whether, knoweth
“Surely such are the dwellings of the wicked, and this is the place of him that knoweth not God.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 12:3: such, god, knoweth
“And go, get thee to them of the captivity, unto the children of thy people, and speak unto them, and tell them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 12:3: whether, tell, god
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