2 Corinthians 12:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 12:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 12:8 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 12:8 — KJV
“For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.”
— 2 Corinthians 12:8 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 12:8 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 12:8
“And Moses besought the LORD his God, and said, LORD, why doth thy wrath wax hot against thy people, which thou hast brought forth out of the land of Egypt with great power, and with a mighty hand? the LORD: Heb. the face of the LORD”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 12:8: besought, lord, might
“And if we have not rather done it for fear of this thing, saying, In time to come your children might speak unto our children, saying, What have ye to do with the LORD God of Israel? In time...: Heb. To morrow”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 12:8: thing, lord, might
“And the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him, and he rent him as he would have rent a kid, and he had nothing in his hand: but he told not his father or his mother what he had done.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 12:8: thing, lord, might
“Then the five men departed, and came to Laish, and saw the people that were therein, how they dwelt careless, after the manner of the Zidonians, quiet and secure; and there was no magistrate in the land, that might put them to shame in any thing; and they were far from the Zidonians, and had no business with any man. Laish: also called, Leshem magistrate: Heb. possessor, or, heir of restraints”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 12:8: thing, might, depart
“And he said, Be it far from me, O LORD, that I should do this: is not this the blood of the men that went in jeopardy of their lives? therefore he would not drink it. These things did these three mighty men.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 12:8: thing, lord, might
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