2 Corinthians 12:8
World English Bible (WEB)
Concerning this thing, I begged the Lord three times that it might depart from me.
In context
6 For if I would desire to boast, I will not be foolish; for I will speak the truth. But I refrain, so that no man may think more of me than that which he sees in me or hears from me.
7 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.
8 Concerning this thing, I begged the Lord three times that it might depart from me.
9 He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.
10 Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, and in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong.
2 Corinthians 12:8 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- Concerning this thing, I begged the Lord three times that it might depart from me.
- KJV King James Version
- For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, 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.