1. It is necessary to boast; it is not profitable, but I will proceed to visions and revelations of the Lord.
2. I know a man in Christ fourteen years ago—whether in the body I do not know, or outside the body I do not know, God knows—such a man was caught up to the third heaven,
3. and I know this man—whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know, God knows—
4. that he was caught up to paradise and heard words not to be spoken, which it is not permitted for a person to speak.
5. On behalf of such a person I will boast, but on behalf of myself I will not boast, except in my weaknesses.