And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knows;)
And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knows;)
And I know such a man (whether in the body, or apart from the body, I know not; God knoweth),
And I have knowledge of such a man (if he was in the body, or out of the body, I am not able to say, but God only),
And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;)
I know such a man (whether in the body, or outside of the body, I don't know; God knows),
And I know such a man (whether in the body, or apart from the body, I know not; God knoweth),
And I knew such a man - It is not uncommon to repeat a solemn affirmation in order that it may be made more emphatic. This is done here. Paul repeats the idea, that he was intimately acquainted with such a man, and that he did not know whether he was in the body or out of the body. All that was known to God.
12:3 Yea, I knew such a man - That at another time.