Verse Comparison: 2 Corinthians 12:1
American Standard Version
I must needs glory, though it is not expedient; but I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.
Amplified® Bible
TRUE, THERE is nothing to be gained by it, but [as I am obliged] to boast, I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord.
Contemporary English Version
I have to brag. There is nothing to be gained by it, but I must brag about the visions and other things that the Lord has shown me.
Darby English Version
Well, it is not of profit to me to boast, for I will come to visions and revelations of [the] Lord.
Good News Bible
I have to boast, even though it doesn't do any good. But I will now talk about visions and revelations given me by the Lord.
International Standard Version
I must boast, although it does not do any good. I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord.
King James Version
It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.
New American Standard Bible
Boasting is necessary, though it is not profitable; but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord.
New International Version
I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord.
New King James Version
It is doubtless not profitable for me to boast. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord:
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Boasting may become necessary, though it does not profit; but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord.
Young's Literal Translation
To boast, really, is not profitable for me, for I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.
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