II Corinthians 12:1-10

Paul states that it is not profitable for him to glory in himself. In chapter 11, glorying in the flesh is exactly what Paul appears to have done (see 11:18-28). Paul’s apparent boasting in the flesh, however, was not to promote himself but to reveal to his detractors that they had no cause to rejoice in themselves.

Nonetheless, it was not expedient for him to glory because his glorying brought to mind…