Verse 7
2 Corinthians 12:7
Darby Translation
7
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.
Original Language Text
greek
καὶ τῇ ὑπερβολῇ τῶν ἀποκαλύψεων. ⸀διὸ ἵνα μὴ ὑπεραίρωμαι, ἐδόθη μοι σκόλοψ τῇ σαρκί, ἄγγελος ⸀Σατανᾶ, ἵνα με κολαφίζῃ, ⸂ἵνα μὴ ὑπεραίρωμαι⸃.
English Translation
And by the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan, to beat me, so that I would not be exalted.
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Chapter 12 Context
1
Well, it is not of profit to me to boast, for I will come to visions and revelations of [the] Lord.
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2
I know a man in Christ, fourteen years ago, (whether in [the] body I know not, or out of the body I...
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3
And I know such a man, (whether in [the] body or out of the body I know not, God (Elohim) knows;)
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4
that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable things said which it is not allowed to ma...
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5
Of such [a one] I will boast, but of myself I will not boast, unless in my weaknesses.
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6
For if I shall desire to boast, I shall not be a fool; for I will say [the] truth; but I forbear, le...
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7
And that I might not be exalted by the exceeding greatness of the revelations, there was given to me...
8
For this I thrice besought the Lord that it might depart from me.
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9
And he said to me, My grace suffices thee; for [my] power is perfected in weakness. Most gladly ther...
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10
Wherefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in insults, in necessities, in persecutions, in straits, fo...
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11
I have become a fool; *ye* have compelled me; for *I* ought to have been commended by you; for I hav...
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12
The signs indeed of the apostle were wrought among you in all endurance, signs, and wonders, and wor...
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13
For in what is it that ye have been inferior to the other assemblies, unless that I myself have not...
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14
Behold, this third time I am ready to come to you, and I will not be in laziness a charge; for I do...
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15
Now *I* shall most gladly spend and be utterly spent for your souls, if even in abundantly loving yo...
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16
But be it so. *I* did not burden you, but being crafty I took you by guile.
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17
Did I make gain of you by any of those whom I have sent to you?
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18
I begged Titus, and sent the brother with [him]: did Titus at all make gain of you? have we not walk...
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19
Ye have long been supposing that we excuse ourselves to you: we speak before God (Elohim) in Christ;...
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20
For I fear lest perhaps coming I find you not such as I wish, and that *I* be found by you such as y...
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21
lest my God (Elohim) should humble me as to you when I come again, and that I shall grieve over many...
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