2 Corinthians 12:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 12:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 12:4 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter. lawful:..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 12:4 — KJV
“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 12:4 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 12:4 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 12:4
“So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye shall speak into the air. easy...: Gr. significant”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 12:4: how, into, words
“He hath said, which heard the words of God, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 12:4: into, heard, words
“He hath said, which heard the words of God, and knew the knowledge of the most High, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 12:4: into, heard, words
“For we have heard how the LORD dried up the water of the Red sea for you, when ye came out of Egypt; and what ye did unto the two kings of the Amorites, that were on the other side Jordan, Sihon and Og, whom ye utterly destroyed.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 12:4: how, heard, utter
“Now it came to pass, when Adonizedek king of Jerusalem had heard how Joshua had taken Ai, and had utterly destroyed it; as he had done to Jericho and her king, so he had done to Ai and her king; and how the inhabitants of Gibeon had made peace with Israel, and were among them;”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 12:4: how, heard, utter
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