Neville Goddard on 2 Corinthians 12:1-4 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read 2 Corinthians 12 in context

Scripture Focus

1It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.

2I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one caught up to the third heaven.

3And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;)

4How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.

2 Corinthians 12:1-4

Biblical Context

Paul describes a vision of a man carried to the third heaven and hearing words too sacred to utter. The emphasis is on inner experience rather than outward boasting.

Neville's Inner Vision

Within you there is a 'third heaven'—a summit of awareness beyond ordinary perception. When Paul says he will come to visions and revelations, he is pointing to your capacity to shift consciousness into a state where God’s presence is felt as I AM, not as distant event. The body and geography are shadows; the true ascent is spiritual, a movement of inner attention that climbs since the mind is God. The 'unspeakable words' become meaningful only when you live them; you cannot utter them with the mouth until you embody them in the state of being. Therefore, there is no boast in the ascent—only the realization that you have always dwelt in Paradise when you choose the right state. The grace and favor you seek come as you stop seeking them outside and begin fully trusting your own imaginative act. Your visions are your own inner revelations, accessible right now by assuming the feeling of the wish fulfilled and abiding there.

Practice This Now

Sit quietly, close your eyes, and assume you are already in the third heaven of God’s presence. Feel the paradise within and declare, 'I AM here,' allowing the silent words to certify your reality.