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."

King James Version

Passage Context

²I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one caught up to the third heaven.

³And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;)

⁴How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.

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

⁶For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me.

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Reflection Questions

How do you understand experiences of the divine in your life?

What does it mean for you to encounter the 'unspeakable'?

When have you felt a deep connection with God that was hard to express?

Life Application

spirituality

Seek moments of stillness and prayer where you can open yourself to experiencing God in profound ways.

worship

Consider how you can express your encounters with God through creative outlets like art or writing.

People in This Verse

Paul the ApostleNT

A key figure in early Christianity, Paul spread the Gospel throughout the Roman Empire. He was formerly known as Saul of Tarsus, a persecutor of Christians before his dramatic conversion.

First appearance: Acts 7:58

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