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2 Corinthians 12:8

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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.

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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BSB
Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me.
KJV
For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
WEB
Concerning this thing, I begged the Lord three times that it might depart from me.
ASV
Concerning this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
DARBY
For this I thrice besought the Lord that it might depart from me.
BLB
Three times I entreated the Lord for this, that it might depart from me.
ÅB
Om denne ba jeg Herren tre ganger at han måtte vike fra meg;
OTB
Når det gjelder dette, ba jeg Herren tre ganger om at det måtte vike fra meg.
B1930
Om denne bad jeg Herren tre ganger at han måtte vike fra mig;

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  • Hebrews 5:7

    Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared;

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  • Matthew 26:39–44

    And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Psalms 77:2–11

    In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord: my sore ran in the night, and ceased not: my soul refused to be comforted.

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  • Matthew 20:21–22

    And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the left, in thy kingdom.

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