Bible Read 2 Corinthians 12

2 Corinthians 12:8

King James Version (KJV)

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

In context

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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2 Corinthians 12:8 in every translation

KJV King James Version
For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
WEB World English Bible
Concerning this thing, I begged the Lord three times that it might depart from me.
BSB Berean Standard Bible
Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me.
ASV American Standard Version
Concerning this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
YLT Young's Literal Translation
Concerning this thing thrice the Lord did I call upon, that it might depart from me,
DBY Darby Translation
For this I thrice besought the Lord that it might depart from me.
WBS Webster Bible
For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.