2 Corinthians 12:7 — Bible Verse (KJV)
“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 (KJV), 1611
2 Corinthians 12:7 in 6 Bible Translations
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2 Corinthians 12:7 WEB — World English Bible (2000)
“By reason of the exceeding greatness of the revelations, that I should not be exalted excessively, a thorn in the flesh was given to me: a messenger of Satan to torment me, that I should not be exalted excessively.”
2 Corinthians 12:7 — World English Bible
2 Corinthians 12:7 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)
“And by reason of the exceeding greatness of the revelations, that I should not be exalted overmuch, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, that I should not be exalted overmuch. ”
2 Corinthians 12:7 — American Standard Version
2 Corinthians 12:7 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)
“and that by the exceeding greatness of the revelations I might not be exalted overmuch, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of the Adversary, that he might buffet me, that I might not be exalted overmuch.”
2 Corinthians 12:7 — Young's Literal Translation
2 Corinthians 12:7 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)
“And that I might not be exalted by the exceeding greatness of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn for the flesh, a messenger of Satan that he might buffet me, that I might not be exalted. ”
2 Corinthians 12:7 — Darby Translation
2 Corinthians 12:7 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)
“And lest I should be exalted out of measure through the aboundance of reuelations, there was giuen vnto me a pricke in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet mee, because I should not be exalted out of measure.”
2 Corinthians 12:7 — Geneva Bible
2 Corinthians 12:7 in Context — 2 Corinthians 12
5 Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities.
6 For 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.
7 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.
8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
9 And 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.
What Does 2 Corinthians 12:7 Mean?
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