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NASB | 2 Corinthians 12:7 Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me--to keep me from exalting myself! |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Corinthians 12:7 Because of the surpassing greatness and extraordinary nature of the revelations [which I received from God], for this reason, to keep me from thinking of myself as important, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan, to torment and harass me--to keep me from exalting myself! [Job 2:6] |
Bible Question:
Searcher56 ... I'm sure most if not all of the Bible verses have been discused here before. If this were reason enough to stop asking questions, then this forum wouldn't be needed anymore, would it? I asked for opinions about the "thorn" in this verse, not instructions on using the forum. I have a different view than anything I read in the threads posted back in 2001. The whole world has changed since 9 -11 -01 and maybe someone might have a better understanding, so please, please, please, do not remove questions from the unanswered page when you have no answer/opinion to offer. Sometimes people who post a question might be living in dire straits and seeking the value of the Biblical answer, so they can instate this principal in their life and perhaps walk a little closer with the Creator, Savior, and Holy Spirit. Maybe you should try to find some empathy for the other members here and simply "pass or play". .... ('!') hey ... take it to heart. 2 Corinth. 12:7 ... |
Bible Answer: The 'Thorn in the Flesh' was given to Paul to keep him humble, 'for the abundance of revelation' as stated in the Text. Some believe that it had to do with 'this or that'. The Scripture does not speak to either 'this or that'. You can be sure if We did know what it was, someone would start a ministry and call it "Thorn in the Flesh Ministries" so that "Everyone" that had "IT" could feel like Paul. I am glad you mentioned 911. Did you know most Churche were 'Packed' for a few weeks after 911. Some three years later, the churches are just as empty, maybe even more so. Like the nation Israel, when things were going good, they soon "Forgot God and what He did!" Thank you! |