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2 Corinthians 12:7-9
Christian Standard Bible
2 Corinthians 12:7-9
Christian Standard Bible
7 especially because of the extraordinary revelations. Therefore, so that I would not exalt myself, a thorn in the flesh(A) was given to me, a messenger of Satan(B) to torment me so that I would not exalt myself. 8 Concerning this, I pleaded with the Lord three times that it would leave me. 9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power(C) is perfected in weakness.”(D)
Therefore, I will most gladly boast all the more about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may reside in me.
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