2 Corinthians 12:5

I will boast about such a man, but I will not boast about myself, except in my weaknesses.

Berean Standard Bible
Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

On behalf of such a one I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except in my weaknesses.

American Standard Version

On behalf of such a one will I glory: but on mine own behalf I will not glory, save in my weaknesses.

Geneva Bible 1599

Of such a man will I reioyce: of my selfe will I not reioyce, except it bee of mine infirmities.

Darby Translation

Of such [a one] I will boast, but of myself I will not boast, unless in my weaknesses.

Young's Literal Translation

Of such an one I will boast, and of myself I will not boast, except in my infirmities,

Bible in Basic English

On account of such a one I will have glory: for myself I will take no glory, but only in my feeble body.

In context

4was caught up to Paradise. The things he heard were inexpressible, things that man is not permitted to tell.

6Even if I wanted to boast, I would not be a fool, because I would be speaking the truth. But I refrain, so no one will credit me with more than he sees in me or hears from me,

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