The Apostle Paul described an experience in 2 Corinthians 12 where he was "caught up" to the third heaven, also referred to as paradise, where he heard "inexpressible things" that are not permitted to be told. Paul does not explicitly state he was in the body or out of the body, only that God knows the details. He mentions this event indirectly to underscore a particular spiritual insight God gave him to help him remain humble.