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2Co 12:1. Δὴ) truly.-οὐ συμφέρει μοι, it is not expedient for me) on account of the danger of becoming elated, and of the buffetings of Satan, and of hindering the exercise of Christ’s power.-ἐλεύσομαι) I will come, he does not say, I come. He does not eagerly run at it; so, I will glory, not I glory, at the very conclusion of 2Co 12:5.-γὰρ, for) The cause, stated in the form of a short preface.-ὀπτασίας καὶ ἀποκαλύψεις, visions and revelations) Visions, in reference to seeing; revelations, to hearing, 1Sa 9:15, LXX. Both in the plural number, because those raptures had two degrees [when he was caught up first “to the third heaven,” 2Co 12:2; then “into paradise,” 2Co 12:4], as he presently mentions. So of revelations, 2Co 12:7. Paul had more visions and revelations, independently of these here.-Κυριου, of the Lord) 2Co 12:8, i.e., of Christ, 2Co 12:2.