2 Corinthians 12:8
“For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from mee.”
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2 Corinthians 12:8 Context
6For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a foole: for I will say the trueth. But now I forbeare, lest any man should thinke of me aboue that which hee seeth me to bee, or that hee heareth of me: 7And least I should bee exalted aboue measure through the abundance of the reuelations, there was giuen to me a thorne in the flesh, the messenger of Sathan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted aboue measure. 8For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from mee. 9And he said vnto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weaknes. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest vpon me. 10Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christes sake: for when I am weake, then am I strong.
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Other Translations for 2 Corinthians 12:8
For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
- King James Version
Concerning this I implored the Lord three times that it might leave me.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Concerning this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
- American Standard Version (1901)
And about this thing I made request to the Lord three times that it might be taken away from me.
- Basic English Bible
For this I thrice besought the Lord that it might depart from me.
- Darby Bible
For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
- Webster's Bible
As for this, three times have I besought the Lord to rid me of him;
- Weymouth Bible
Concerning this thing, I begged the Lord three times that it might depart from me.
- World English Bible
For whiche thing thries Y preiede the Lord, that it schulde go awei fro me.
- Wycliffe Bible
Concerning this thing thrice the Lord did I call upon, that it might depart from me,
- Youngs Literal Bible
Wesley's Notes for 2 Corinthians 12:8
12:8 Concerning this - He had now forgot his being lifted up. I besought the Lord thrice - As our Lord besought his Father.
People's Bible Notes for 2 Corinthians 12:8
2Co 12:8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice. Prayed thrice that the thorn might be removed.