2Cor 12:1 | RWP | e4.org | I must needs glory ( καυχασθα δε ). This is the reading of B L Latin Syriac, but Aleph D Bohairic have δε while K M read δη . The first is probably correct. He must go on with the glorying already begun, foolish as it is, though it is not expedient ( ου συμφερον ). Visions ( οπτασιας ). Late word from οπταζω . See on ; . Revelations of the Lord ( αποκαλυψεις Κυριου ). Unveilings (from αποκαλυπτω as in ). See on ; ; . Paul had both repeated visions of Christ ( ; ; ; ; .) and revelations. He claimed to speak by direct revelation ( ; ; ; , etc.).

‏ 2 Corinthians 12:1

I must needs glory ( καυχασθα δε ). This is the reading of B L Latin Syriac, but Aleph D Bohairic have δε while K M read δη. The first is probably correct. He must go on with the glorying already begun, foolish as it is, though it is not expedient ( ου συμφερον ).

Visions ( οπτασιας ). Late word from οπταζω. See on Lu 1:22; Ac 26:19.

Revelations of the Lord ( αποκαλυψεις Κυριου ). Unveilings (from αποκαλυπτω as in Re 1:1). See on 2Th 1:7; 1Co 1:7; 14:26. Paul had both repeated visions of Christ (Ac 9:3; 16:9; 18:9; 22:17; 27:23f.) and revelations. He claimed to speak by direct revelation (1Co 11:23; 15:3; Ga 1:12; Eph 3:3, etc.).