2 Corinthians 12:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 12:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 12:7 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in th..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 12:7 — KJV
“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.”
— 2 Corinthians 12:7 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 12:7 in Context — About the Book of 2 Corinthians
2 Corinthians is Paul's most personal letter — defending his ministry through a catalogue of beatings, shipwrecks, and sleepless nights, then unveiling the secret: God's power is made perfect in weakness. Treasure in jars of clay, the God of all comfort, and grace that is always sufficient.
Cross-References for 2 Corinthians 12:7
“Forty stripes he may give him, and not exceed: lest, if he should exceed, and beat him above these with many stripes, then thy brother should seem vile unto thee.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 12:7: lest, should, above
“That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 12:7: lest, should, given
“As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 12:7: should, given, flesh
“For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. soberly: Gr. to sobriety”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 12:7: measure, through, given
“As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 12:7: lest, should, flesh
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