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Καυχᾶσθαι δὴ οὐ συμφέρει μοι· ἐλεύσομαι γὰρ εἰς ὀπτασίας καὶ ἀποκαλύψεις κυρίου (2 Corinthians 12:1)

To boast indeed is not profitable for me, for I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord

Καυχᾶσθαι δὴ οὐ συμφέρει μοι: Boasting Is Not Profitable

The opening clause is a powerful mix of honesty and irony:

– Καυχᾶσθαι is the present middle infinitive of καυχάομαι, meaning “to boast” or “to glory.” – δὴ is a particle that adds emphasis or urgency — “indeed,” “certainly,” or “now.” – οὐ συμφέρει is a present active indicative of συμφέρω, “it is beneficial,” here negated — “it is not profitable.”… Learn Koine Greek