1. Boasting is necessary, though it is not profitable; but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord.
2. I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago-whether in the body I do not know, or out of the body I do not know, God knows-such a man was caught up to the third heaven.
3. And I know how such a man-whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know, God knows-
4. was caught up into Paradise and heard inexpressible words, which a man is not permitted to speak.
5. On behalf of such a man I will boast; but on my own behalf I will not boast, except in regard to my weaknesses.