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Berean Standard Bible

“I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to gain, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord.”

2 Corinthians 12:1

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Paul has been forced to boast to answer his rivals, and he does so reluctantly. He says that boasting is unprofitable, but he will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to gain, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord.

World English Bible (WEB)

It is doubtless not profitable for me to boast. For I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.

King James Version (KJV)

It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.

American Standard Version (ASV)

I must needs glory, though it is not expedient; but I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

As it is necessary for me to take glory to myself, though it is not a good thing, I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

To boast, really, is not profitable for me, for I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

CIERTO no me es conveniente gloriarme; mas vendré á las visiones y á las revelaciones del Señor.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Ya sé que no gano nada con presumir de mí mismo, pero ahora les voy a hablar de las visiones y de las revelaciones del Señor.

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