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Originally Posted by Calgaryborn

2Co 12:2 I 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.thirdheaven.
2Co 12:3 And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth
2Co 12:4 How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.
2Co 12:5 Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities.
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I understand Paul to be referring to the abode of God as opposed to the atmosphere or the stars and galaxies. Mormons and a few others see it as degrees of heaven.

Thanks for your explanation too CB