2 Corinthians 12 · Scofield
third heaven First heaven, of clouds; second, of stars; third, 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 2:3,4 ; 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 ") .