2 Corinthiens - Caput 12

2 Corinthiens 12.1 si gloriari oportet non expedit quidem veniam autem ad visiones et revelationes Domini 2 Corinthiens 12.2 scio hominem in Christo ante annos quattuordecim sive in corpore nescio sive extra corpus nescio Deus scit raptum eiusmodi usque ad tertium caelum 2 Corinthiens 12.3 et scio huiusmodi hominem sive in corpore sive extra corpus nescio Deus scit 2 Corinthiens 12.4 quoniam raptus est in paradisum et audivit arcana verba quae non licet homini loqui 2 Corinthiens 12.5 pro eiusmodi gloriabor pro me autem nihil gloriabor nisi in infirmitatibus meis 2 Corinthiens 12.6 nam et si voluero gloriari non ero insipiens veritatem enim dicam parco autem ne quis in me existimet supra id quod videt me aut audit ex me 2 Corinthiens 12.7 et ne magnitudo revelationum extollat me datus est mihi stimulus carnis meae angelus Satanae ut me colaphizet 2 Corinthiens 12.8 propter quod ter Dominum rogavi ut discederet a me 2 Corinthiens 12.9 et dixit mihi sufficit tibi gratia mea nam virtus in infirmitate perficitur libenter igitur gloriabor in infirmitatibus meis ut inhabitet in me virtus Christi 2 Corinthiens 12.10 propter quod placeo mihi in infirmitatibus in contumeliis in necessitatibus in persecutionibus in angustiis pro Christo cum enim infirmor tunc potens sum 2 Corinthiens 12.11 factus sum insipiens vos me coegistis ego enim debui a vobis commendari nihil enim minus fui ab his qui sunt supra modum apostoli tametsi nihil sum 2 Corinthiens 12.12 signa tamen apostoli facta sunt super vos in omni patientia signis et prodigiis et virtutibus 2 Corinthiens 12.13 quid est enim quod minus habuistis prae ceteris ecclesiis nisi quod ego ipse non gravavi vos donate mihi hanc iniuriam 2 Corinthiens 12.14 ecce tertio hoc paratus sum venire ad vos et non ero gravis vobis non enim quaero quae vestra sunt sed vos nec enim debent filii parentibus thesaurizare sed parentes filiis 2 Corinthiens 12.15 ego autem libentissime inpendam et superinpendar ipse pro animabus vestris licet plus vos diligens minus diligar 2 Corinthiens 12.16 sed esto ego vos non gravavi sed cum essem astutus dolo vos cepi 2 Corinthiens 12.17 numquid per aliquem eorum quos misi ad vos circumveni vos 2 Corinthiens 12.18 rogavi Titum et misi cum illo fratrem numquid Titus vos circumvenit nonne eodem spiritu ambulavimus nonne hisdem vestigiis 2 Corinthiens 12.19 olim putatis quod excusemus nos apud vos coram Deo in Christo loquimur omnia autem carissimi propter vestram aedificationem 2 Corinthiens 12.20 timeo enim ne forte cum venero non quales volo inveniam vos et ego inveniar a vobis qualem non vultis ne forte contentiones aemulationes animositates dissensiones detractiones susurrationes inflationes seditiones sint inter vos 2 Corinthiens 12.21 ne iterum cum venero humiliet me Deus apud vos et lugeam multos ex his qui ante peccaverunt et non egerunt paenitentiam super inmunditia et fornicatione et inpudicitia quam gesserunt

2 Corinthiens : Caput 12

Reflection on 2 Corinthians Chapter 12 2 Corinthians chapter 12 invites us to delve into the mysteries of heaven while exposing our human condition. How is God's grace manifested in our weakness? This profound passage describes the mystical experience of the apostle Paul and evokes his "thorn in the flesh." It addresses essential themes such as divine revelations, apostolic humility, and the power of Christ revealed in our fragility. In this context, Paul also expresses his sacrificial love for the Church.

Biblical Themes and Passages

We invite you to reflect on five biblical passages that relate to the paradoxical themes of this revelatory chapter.

Galatians 2:1-2

"Fourteen years later, I went up to Jerusalem, now with Barnabas, and with Titus as well. I went there because of a revelation and explained to them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles. But I did this especially to those who seemed to be the most influential, to make sure that I did not present myself, or had not presented myself, in vain." This account of Paul, where a revelation leads him to Jerusalem, resonates with the "visions and revelations" mentioned in 2 Corinthians 12:1-6.

Romans 8:18

"I consider that our present sufferings are not worthy to be compared with the glory that will be revealed in us." This verse illustrates Paul's attitude in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, where he boasts of his weaknesses for the sake of Christ.

Acts 14:19-20

"Then some Jews came from Antioch and Iconium and convinced the crowd. They stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, thinking he was dead. But when the disciples surrounded him, he got up and returned to the city. The next day, he and Barnabas left for Derbe." This incident could be one of the "near-death experiences" to which Paul refers in 2 Corinthians 12:1-6.

Philippians 4:17

"Not that I am looking for offers, but for what can be credited to your account." This verse echoes Paul's sentiment in 2 Corinthians 12:14, where he declares that he is not seeking the Corinthians' possessions, but their spiritual well-being.

1 Corinthians 2:3

"And I was among you in weakness, fear, and much trembling." This admission of weakness Paul's account of the journey to Corinth aligns perfectly with his discussion of weakness and strength in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10. Meditating on these verses, we are invited to embrace our fragility and recognize that it is in our weakness that God's grace is fully manifested. May this reflection guide us in our journey of faith and our service within the Church.