2 Corinthians 12:8 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.”

2 Corinthians 12:8 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

2 Corinthians 12:8 in 6 Bible Translations

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2 Corinthians 12:8 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“Concerning this thing, I begged the Lord three times that it might depart from me.”

2 Corinthians 12:8 — World English Bible

2 Corinthians 12:8 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“Concerning this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. ”

2 Corinthians 12:8 — American Standard Version

2 Corinthians 12:8 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“Concerning this thing thrice the Lord did I call upon, that it might depart from me,”

2 Corinthians 12:8 — Young's Literal Translation

2 Corinthians 12:8 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“For this I thrice besought the Lord that it might depart from me.”

2 Corinthians 12:8 — Darby Translation

2 Corinthians 12:8 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“For this thing I besought the Lord thrise, that it might depart from me.”

2 Corinthians 12:8 — Geneva Bible

2 Corinthians 12:8 in Context — 2 Corinthians 12

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.

10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

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What Does 2 Corinthians 12:8 Mean?

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