I go back to Barnes' commentary of the N.T. I think he had some great thoughts
on the Gospels and Paul's writings.
1.) Paul appeals to another evidence that he was engaged in the apostolic office—an evidence to which none of his accusers could appeals that he had been permitted to behold the glories of the heavenly world, #2Co 12:1-10. In the previous chapter he had mentioned his trials. Here he says, (#2Co 12:1) that as they had compelled him to boast, he would mention the revelation which he had had of the Lord. He details, therefore, the remarkable vision which he had had several years before, (#2Co 12:2-4,) when he was caught up to heaven, and permitted to behold the wonders there. Yet he says, that lest such an extraordinary manifestation should exalt him above measure, he was visited with a sore and peculiar trial—a trial from which he prayed earnestly to be delivered, but that he received answer that the grace of God would be sufficient to support him, #2Co 12:5-9. It was in view of this, he says, (#2Co 12:10,) that he had pleasure
in
infirmities and sufferings in the cause of the Redeemer.