2 Corinthians 12:5 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

⁵ I will boast on behalf of this person, but I will not boast about myself [anymore], except about my weaknesses.

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁵ Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁵ Of this same [man's experiences] I will boast, but of myself (personally) I will not boast, except as regards my infirmities (my weaknesses).

American Standard Version (1901)

⁵ On behalf of such a one will I glory: but on mine own behalf I will not glory, save in my weaknesses.

Common English Bible

⁵ I’ll brag about this man, but I won’t brag about myself, except to brag about my weaknesses.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁵ On behalf of someone like this, I will glory. But on behalf of myself, I will not glory about anything, except my infirmities.

2 Corinthians 12:5 Cross References

Matthew 8:17

This was in order to fulfill what was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying, [Isa. 53:4], “[He] Himself took [care of] our [physical] weaknesses and carried [away] our diseases.”

1 Corinthians 2:3

And I was weak, apprehensive and fearful when I was [there] with you [Note: This probably refers to Paul’s sense of inadequacy in view of the task before him].

2 Corinthians 11:30

If I must boast, I will boast about the things that show my weakness.

2 Corinthians 12:1

Although I must boast about myself [See 11:21-27], it [really] is not profitable. So, I will go on to [tell about] visions and [inspired] revelations given [to me] from the Lord.