Misinterpretations often portray Paul as eagerly promoting self-glory through spiritual experiences, overlooking his clear reluctance by stating it is not expedient; others misuse the verse to justify seeking or boasting personal visions for status or validation, detached from its specific context of Paul countering opponents' attacks on his credibility with humbly shared, God-given revelations rather than human achievements.
II Corinthians 12:1
King James Version (1769)
1 It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.
Paul reluctantly introduces a necessary boasting about his visions and revelations from the Lord, admitting it is not expedient or profitable to do so, as this sets the context for defending his apostolic authority against false teachers by highlighting profound spiritual experiences granted directly by God, emphasizing humility even in sharing such divine privileges.