By reason of the exceeding greatness of the revelations, that I should not be exalted excessively, a thorn in the flesh was given to me: a messenger of Satan to torment me, that I should not be exalted excessively.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
2 Corinthians 12:7 in context
2 Corinthians 12:4–10
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how he was caught up into Paradise and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.
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On behalf of such a one I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except in my weaknesses.
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For if I would desire to boast, I will not be foolish; for I will speak the truth. But I refrain, so that no man may think more of me than that which he sees in me or hears from me.
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By reason of the exceeding greatness of the revelations, that I should not be exalted excessively, a thorn in the flesh was given to me: a messenger of Satan to torment me, that I should not be exalted excessively.
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Concerning this thing, I begged the Lord three times that it might depart from me.
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He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.
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Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, and in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong.
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