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A Model of Humility
Scholars unanimously agree that Paul is speaking of himself, using the third person ("a man in Christ") to avoid boasting. He kept this incredible vision secret for 14 years, only mentioning it when forced to defend his ministry. This serves as a powerful example for believers to cherish their spiritual experiences privately for God's glory, rather than using them for self-promotion.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 12:2
18th Century
Theologian
I knew a man in Christ. I was acquainted with a Christian; the phrase, "in Christ," meaning nothing more than that he was united to Christ…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 12:2
I know a man (οιδα ανθρωπον). Paul singles out one incident of ecstasy in his own experience that he declines to describe. He allu…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 12:2
19th Century
Bishop
I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago.—Better, I know a man. The Greek verb, though a perfect tense in form, is…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 12:2
None of the visions recorded in Acts can be identified with the one related here, since it occurred fourteen years before the time of writing—i.e.,…
John Calvin
On 2 Corinthians 12:2
16th Century
Theologian
I knew a man in Christ. Since he desired to limit himself, he merely singles out one instance. He handles even that instance in s…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 12:2
17th Century
Pastor
I knew a man in Christ about fourteen years ago
Which is to be understood of himself, as appears from ([Reference 2 …
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 12:1–6
17th Century
Minister
There can be no doubt the apostle speaks of himself. Whether heavenly things were brought down to him while his body was in a trance, as in the cas…