3 And I know that this man-whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know, but God knows-

Other Translations of 2 Corinthians 12:3

King James Version

3 And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;)

English Standard Version

3 And I know that this man was caught up into paradise--whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows--

The Message

3 I also know that this man was hijacked into paradise - again, whether in or out of the body, I don't know; God knows. There he heard the unspeakable spoken, but was forbidden to tell what he heard.

New King James Version

3 And I know such a man--whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows--

New Living Translation

3 Yes, only God knows whether I was in my body or outside my body. But I do know

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Corinthians 12:3

Commentary on 2 Corinthians 12:1-6

(Read 2 Corinthians 12:1-6)

There can be no doubt the apostle speaks of himself. Whether heavenly things were brought down to him, while his body was in a trance, as in the case of ancient prophets; or whether his soul was dislodged from the body for a time, and taken up into heaven, or whether he was taken up, body and soul together, he knew not. We are not capable, nor is it fit we should yet know, the particulars of that glorious place and state. He did not attempt to publish to the world what he had heard there, but he set forth the doctrine of Christ. On that foundation the church is built, and on that we must build our faith and hope. And while this teaches us to enlarge our expectations of the glory that shall be revealed, it should render us contented with the usual methods of learning the truth and will of God.