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2 Corinthians 12:7-9
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2 Corinthians 12:7-9
International Standard Version
7 To keep me from becoming conceited because of the exceptional nature of these revelations, a thorn[a] was given to me and placed in my body.[b] It was Satan’s messenger to keep on tormenting me so that I would not become conceited.
8 I pleaded with the Lord three times to take it away from me, 9 but he has told me, “My grace is all you need, because my power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore, I will most happily boast about my weaknesses, so that the Messiah’s[c] power may rest on me.
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- 2 Corinthians 12:7 Or stake
- 2 Corinthians 12:7 Lit. was given to me in the flesh
- 2 Corinthians 12:9 Or Christ’s
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