2 Corinthians 12:8

New Testament Epistle (Pauline) ASV (1901)

Concerning this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.

2 Corinthians 12:8 — American Standard Version

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Context — 2 Corinthians 12

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5On behalf of such a one will I glory: but on mine own behalf I will not glory, save in [my] weaknesses.

6For if I should desire to glory, I shall not be foolish; for I shall speak the truth: but I forbear, lest any man should account of me above that which he seeth me [to be], or heareth from me.

7And by reason of the exceeding greatness of the revelations, that I should not be exalted overmuch, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, that I should not be exalted overmuch.

8Concerning this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.

9And he hath said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for [my] power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

10Wherefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ`s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

11I am become foolish: ye compelled me; for I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing was I behind the very chiefest apostles, though I am nothing.

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