2 Corinthians 12:3

King James Version (public domain)

Traditionally attributed to Paul · 1st century AD · Thirteen epistles of the New Testament are traditionally attributed to him

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

Context

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

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.

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

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.