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2 Corinthians 12:7 KJV
2 Corinthians · chapter 12 · verse 7 · King James Version
And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.2 Corinthians 12:7 · King James Version
2 Corinthians 12:7 in context
5Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities.
6For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me.
7And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.
8For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
9And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
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Cross references
Key words (Strong's)
- revelationsapokalypsislaying bare, making naked, a disclosure of truth, instruction, concerning things before…G602 →
- abundancehyperbolēa throwing beyond, metaph., superiority, excellence, pre-eminence, beyond measure…G5236 →
- messengerangelosa messenger, envoy, one who is sent, an angel, a messenger from GodG32 →
- buffetkolaphizōto strike with the fist, give one a blow with the fist, to maltreat, treat with violence…G2852 →
- givendidōmito give, to give something to someone, of one s own accord to give one something, to his…G1325 →
- fleshsarxflesh of both man and beasts, the body, the body of a man, used of natural or physical…G4561 →
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