2 Corinthians 12:7

5 Of such a one I will boast; yet of myself I will not ^aboast, except in my infirmities.

6 For though I might desire to boast, I will not be a fool; for I will speak the truth. But I refrain, lest anyone should think of me above what he sees me to be or hears from me.

The Thorn in the Flesh

7 And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a ^athorn in the flesh was given to me, ^ba messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure.

8 ^aConcerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me.

9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly ^aI will rather boast in my infirmities, ^bthat the power of Christ may rest upon me.

10 Therefore ^aI take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. ^bFor when I am weak, then I am strong.

Signs of an Apostle

11 I have become ^aa fool in boasting; you have compelled me. For I ought to have been commended by you; for ^bin nothing was I behind the most eminent apostles, though ^cI am nothing.

12 ^aTruly the signs of an apostle were accomplished among you with all perseverance, in signs and ^bwonders and mighty ^cdeeds.

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Definitions of words in 2 Corinthians 12:7:

Buffet {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

By {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
By {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Flesh {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Flesh {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

In {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Messenger {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Messenger {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Satan {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Satan {Hitchcock's Bible Names}
Satan {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Measure {Easton's Bible Dictionary}

Other definition entries containing 2 Corinthians 12:7:

Afflictions {Easton's}
Thorn in the flesh {Easton's}

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