The Thorn in the Flesh

And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a (A)thorn in the flesh was given to me, (B)a messenger of Satan to [a]buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. (C)Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly (D)I will rather boast in my infirmities, (E)that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore (F)I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. (G)For when I am weak, then I am strong.

Signs of an Apostle

11 I have become (H)a fool [b]in boasting; you have compelled me. For I ought to have been commended by you; for (I)in nothing was I behind the most eminent apostles, though (J)I am nothing. 12 (K)Truly the signs of an apostle were accomplished among you with all perseverance, in signs and (L)wonders and mighty (M)deeds.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Corinthians 12:7 beat
  2. 2 Corinthians 12:11 NU omits in boasting

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