2 Corinthians 12 - Scofield Reference Notes

third heaven

First heaven, of clouds;

second heaven, of stars;

third heaven, God's abode.

paradise

See note on hades,

( See Scofield) - (Luke 16:23).

thorn

It has been conjectured that Paul's "thorn in the flesh" was chronic ophthalmia, inducing bodily weakness, and a repulsive appearance (Galatians 4:15); (1 Corinthians 2:3); (1 Corinthians 2:4); (2 Corinthians 10:10). This cannot be positively known, and the reserve of Scripture is as sure a mark of inspiration as its revelations. Paul's particular "thorn" is not described that his consolations may avail for all to who any thorn is given.

perfect in

( See Scofield) - (Matthew 5:48).

sinned

Sin

( See Scofield) - (Romans 3:23).