2 Corinthians 12:8
For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
Context
This verse from 2 Corinthians Chapter 12 connects to 10 cross-references. Paul recounts a vision of a man caught up to the third heaven who heard inexpressible words. To keep him from exalting himself over these revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given. When he asked for its removal three …
Other Translations
Concerning this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
Concerning this thing thrice the Lord did I call upon, that it might depart from me,
And about this thing I made request to the Lord three times that it might be taken away from me.
Cross References
And I besought the Lord at that time, saying,
Get thee up into the top of Pisgah, and lift up thine eyes westward, and northward, and southward, and eastward, …
It repenteth me that I have set up Saul to be king: for he is turned back from following me, …
David therefore besought God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night upon the earth.
And it came to pass on the seventh day, that the child died. And the servants of David feared to …
In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord: my sore ran in the night, and ceased not: my …
I will remember the works of the Lord: surely I will remember thy wonders of old.
And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, …
But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that …
And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be …