2 Korintus 12:1

Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh

12:1 It is necessary to go on boasting. ¹  Though it is not profitable, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord.

2 Korintus 13:1

Paul’s Third Visit to Corinth

13:1 This is the third time I am coming to visit ²  you. By the testimony ³  of two or three witnesses every matter will be established. ⁴ 

[12:1]  ¹ tn Grk “Boasting is necessary.”

[13:1]  ² tn The word “visit” is not in the Greek text, but is implied.

[13:1]  ³ tn Grk “By the mouth.”

[13:1]  ⁴ sn A quotation from Deut 19:15 (also quoted in Matt 18:16; 1 Tim 5:19).