I must needs glory, though it is not expedient; but I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.
12:1 I must go on boasting. Though there is nothing to be gained by it, I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord.
It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.
A Vision of Paradise
12 It is necessary to boast; it is not profitable, but I will proceed to visions and revelations of the Lord.
1To boast, really, is not profitable for me, for I will come to visions and revelations of the LORD.
Boasting is necessary, though it is not profitable; but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord.
1This boasting will do no good, but I must go on. I will reluctantly tell about visions and revelations from the Lord.
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