2 Corinthians 12

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¹It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.

6 sermons on 2 Corinthians 12:1

“So the apostle Paul was caught up in 2 Corinthians 12:1-4, and he could not talk about those things which he heard, and also saw.”
Ephesians # 2Lee Vayle, May 17, 1981
“Rom 16:25 - 1 Cor 14:6, 14:26 - 2 Cor 12:1,7 - Gal 1:12, 2:2 - Eph 1:17, 3:3 - 2 Th 1:7, and it would be in the revelation of this, what the translation should be. 1 Pet 1:13, 4:13 - Rev 1:1.”
Presence #12Lee Vayle, July 15, 1981. Names it 2 times.
“Okay, 2 Corinthians 12:1.”
Masterpiece #4Lee Vayle, August 8, 1984
“That’s 2 Cor 12:1-7 and Phil 3:7-11.”
The Omega RevelationLee Vayle, July 4, 1986
“So, we go to 2 Cor 12:1:”
Things That Are To Be #10Lee Vayle, April 30, 1994
“Over in 2 Cor 12:1-12 and going on through here, Paul begins to tell you that he is positively vindicated of Almighty God, so that there is no problem with you believing a vindicated person who brings out this Scripture even as Paul brought it out.”
Seed of Discrepancy #39Lee Vayle, August 3, 1996

²I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one caught up to the third heaven.

1 sermon on 2 Corinthians 12:2

“Second Corinthians 12:2 and 4, if you’re putting it down.”
Revelation, Chapter FourWilliam Branham, December 31, 1960

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

1 sermon on 2 Corinthians 12:3

“In I — in II Corinthians 12:3 Paul said he knew a man that was caught up into the third heaven.”
Questions And AnswersWilliam Branham, June 28, 1959

⁴How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.

⁵Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities.

⁶For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be , or that he heareth of me.

⁷And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.

3 sermons on 2 Corinthians 12:7

“Let's go to 2 Corinthians 12:7-10”
What Happens When the Holy Ghost ComesLee Vayle, August 1, 1979
“That's the reason Paul said, (now watch it:) "Except, I get exalted above abundance of the revelation there was given me a messenger of Satan." [2 Cor 12:7]”
Events Made Clear by Prophecy # 9Lee Vayle, August 11, 1985
“Now in 2 Cor 12:7.”
Easter Seal # 5Lee Vayle, April 17, 1991

⁸For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.

⁹And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

3 sermons on 2 Corinthians 12:9

“In weakness, (my strength) His strength (my strength) is made perfect because of His strength.” [2 Cor 12:9 …My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness…] Not only does God want to fight your battles but God wants to provide for you.
Faith Series #1 (The Importance of Faith)Lee Vayle, May 8, 1966
“2 Corinthians 12:9-10—Paul speaking here:”
Priorities #2 (Gruenthal)Lee Vayle, July 12, 1978
“Second Corinthians 12:9-10, we've got the very same thought.”
The Prince of ShalomLee Vayle, December 24, 1978

¹⁰Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

¹¹I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing am I behind the very chiefest apostles, though I be nothing.

5 sermons on 2 Corinthians 12:11

“In the Book of Second Corinthians, the 12th chapter, and the 11th verse, I would like to read this.”
The OddballWilliam Branham, May 31, 1964
“Now I think, if I’m not mistaken, if I haven’t got the — the wrong Scripture laying out here, I want to read out of First Corinthians, the 1st chapter, beginning with the 18th verse, and also read Second Corinthians 12:11, to take a text.”
The OddballWilliam Branham, June 14, 1964. Names it 2 times.
“And we will see in 2 Cor 12:11-14 he apologizes for saying one thing and doing another.”
Priorities #4 (Gruenthal)Lee Vayle, July 14, 1978
“Now, let's go to 2 Cor 12:11-14, and see Paul apologize where's it's the closest I can come to an apology right here.”
How God Sets FinancesLee Vayle, April 29, 1979
“II Corinthians 12:11, “I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing am I behind the very chiefest apostles, though I be nothing.””
An Exposition Of The Seven Church AgesWilliam Branham

¹²Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds.

1 sermon on 2 Corinthians 12:12

“II Corinthians 12:12, “Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds.””
An Exposition Of The Seven Church AgesWilliam Branham

¹³For what is it wherein ye were inferior to other churches, except it be that I myself was not burdensome to you? forgive me this wrong.

2 sermons on 2 Corinthians 12:13

“But if you read 1 Cor 9:1-18 and, then, 2 Cor 12:13-14, you will find that he speaks of two different types of giving.”
Q&A#7_PastorsLee Vayle, February 7, 1988. Names it 2 times.
“The pastor can try and do as Paul did in 2 Cor 12:13-18.”
Q&A#8_PastorsLee Vayle, February 21, 1988

¹⁴Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not be burdensome to you: for I seek not yours, but you: for the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.

2 sermons on 2 Corinthians 12:14

“The Bible said, "The parents lay up for the children." [2 Corinthians 12:14b] I don't care how rotten your kids are, how rotten mine are, we show an inferior judgment, we show an naughtiness which is far beyond our children if we don't lay up for them, because the Scripture said so.”
His Resurrection Proves our RedemptionLee Vayle, June 20, 1976
“You know, brother/sister, the Bible distinctly says, “The children do not lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.” [2 Cor 12:14] Where does that put God?”
The Known God #2Lee Vayle, May 1, 2001

¹⁵And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved.

2 sermons on 2 Corinthians 12:15

“Now I’m going to give you this from the Word of God, so you’ll understand what I said: “And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved, or not loved at all.” [2 Cor 12:15]”
Priorities #3 (Gruenthal)Lee Vayle, July 14, 1978
“And then he says here in 2 Cor 12:15:”
Q&A#7_PastorsLee Vayle, February 7, 1988

¹⁶But be it so, I did not burden you: nevertheless, being crafty, I caught you with guile.

¹⁷Did I make a gain of you by any of them whom I sent unto you?

¹⁸I desired Titus, and with him I sent a brother. Did Titus make a gain of you? walked we not in the same spirit? walked we not in the same steps?

¹⁹Again, think ye that we excuse ourselves unto you? we speak before God in Christ: but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying.

1 sermon on 2 Corinthians 12:19

“But in spite of vindication and even the presence of Paul challenging them, they turn on him and away from the Word, even as Paul challenged them in 2 Cor 12:19.”
Seed of Discrepancy #39Lee Vayle, August 3, 1996. Names it 2 times.

²⁰For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and that I shall be found unto you such as ye would not: lest there be debates, envyings, wraths, strifes, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults:

²¹And lest, when I come again, my God will humble me among you, and that I shall bewail many which have sinned already, and have not repented of the uncleanness and fornication and lasciviousness which they have committed.

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