Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. New Living Translation Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. English Standard Version Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me. Berean Standard Bible Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. Berean Literal Bible Three times I begged the Lord for this, that it might depart from me. King James Bible For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. New King James Version Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. New American Standard Bible Concerning this I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might leave me. NASB 1995 Concerning this I implored the Lord three times that it might leave me. NASB 1977 Concerning this I entreated the Lord three times that it might depart from me. Legacy Standard Bible Concerning this I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might leave me. Amplified Bible Concerning this I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might leave me; Christian Standard Bible Concerning this, I pleaded with the Lord three times that it would leave me. Holman Christian Standard Bible Concerning this, I pleaded with the Lord three times to take it away from me. American Standard Version Concerning this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And I begged of my Lord concerning this three times, to remove it from me. Contemporary English Version Three times I begged the Lord to make this suffering go away. Douay-Rheims Bible For which thing thrice I besought the Lord, that it might depart from me. English Revised Version Concerning this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. GOD'S WORD® Translation I begged the Lord three times to take it away from me. Good News Translation Three times I prayed to the Lord about this and asked him to take it away. International Standard Version I pleaded with the Lord three times to take it away from me, Literal Standard Version I called on the LORD three times concerning this thing, that it might depart from me, Majority Standard Bible Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. New American Bible Three times I begged the Lord about this, that it might leave me, NET Bible I asked the Lord three times about this, that it would depart from me. New Revised Standard Version Three times I appealed to the Lord about this, that it would leave me, New Heart English Bible Concerning this thing, I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. Webster's Bible Translation For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. Weymouth New Testament As for this, three times have I besought the Lord to rid me of him; World English Bible Concerning this thing, I begged the Lord three times that it might depart from me. Young's Literal Translation Concerning this thing thrice the Lord did I call upon, that it might depart from me, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Paul's Thorn and God's Grace7or because of these surpassingly great revelations. So to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. 8Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. 9But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.… Cross References Matthew 26:44 So He left them and went away once more and prayed a third time, saying the same thing. Romans 8:26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words. Treasury of Scripture For this thing I sought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. I besought. Deuteronomy 3:23-27 And I besought the LORD at that time, saying, … 1 Samuel 15:11 It repenteth me that I have set up Saul to be king: for he is turned back from following me, and hath not performed my commandments. And it grieved Samuel; and he cried unto the LORD all night. 2 Samuel 12:16-18 David therefore besought God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night upon the earth… Jump to Previous Begged Besought Depart Implored Leave Pleaded Request Rid Three Thrice TimesJump to Next Begged Besought Depart Implored Leave Pleaded Request Rid Three Thrice Times2 Corinthians 12 1. For commending of his apostleship, though he might glory of his wonderful revelations,9. yet he rather chooses to glory of his infirmities; 11. blaming the Corinthians for forcing him to this vain boasting. 14. He promises to come to them again; but yet altogether in the affection of a father; 20. although he fears he shall to his grief find many offenders, and public disorders there. (8) For this thing I besought the Lord thrice.--We are reminded of our Lord's three-fold prayer in Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36; Luke 22:42-45). Was St. Paul himself reminded of it? There also the answer to the prayer was not compliance with its petition, but the gift of strength to bear and to endure.Verse 8. - For this thing. In reference to this or "to him," the angel of Satan. The Lord. That is, Christ (1 Corinthians 1:3). Thrice (comp. Matthew 26:44). Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Three timesτρὶς (tris) Adverb Strong's 5151: Three times. Adverb from treis; three times. I pleaded with παρεκάλεσα (parekalesa) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 3870: From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Lord Κύριον (Kyrion) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. to ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. take it away ἀποστῇ (apostē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 868: From apo and histemi; to remove, i.e. instigate to revolt; usually to desist, desert, etc. from ἀπ’ (ap’) Preposition Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. me. ἐμοῦ (emou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. Links 2 Corinthians 12:8 NIV2 Corinthians 12:8 NLT 2 Corinthians 12:8 ESV 2 Corinthians 12:8 NASB 2 Corinthians 12:8 KJV 2 Corinthians 12:8 BibleApps.com 2 Corinthians 12:8 Biblia Paralela 2 Corinthians 12:8 Chinese Bible 2 Corinthians 12:8 French Bible 2 Corinthians 12:8 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 12:8 Concerning this thing I begged the Lord (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) |
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