The Apostle Paul
2 Corinthians 12:5ESV·traditional attribution

On behalf of this man I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except of my weaknesses—

John Calvin Reformed @genevareformer

5. Of such a man It is as though he had said “I have just ground for glorying, but I do not willingly avail myself of it. For it is more in accordance with my design, to glory in my infirmities If, however, those malicious persons harass me any farther, and constrain me to boast more than I am inclined to do, they shall feel...

Matthew Henry Presbyterian @wholebiblehenry

Here we may observe, I. The narrative the apostle gives of the favours God had shown him, and the honour he had done him; for doubtless he himself is the man in Christ of whom he speaks. Concerning this we may take notice, 1. Of the honour itself which was done to the apostle: he was caught up into the third heaven, Co2 12:2.

Commenting on 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

John Gill Reformed Baptist @doctorgill

And lest I should be exalted above measure,.... Over much elated in his mind, and swelled with a vain conceit of himself: through the abundance of the revelations; for he had not only one or two, or a few, but an abundance of them; and which, as everything does but grace, tended to lift up his mind, to stir up the pride of his heart...