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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] |
Subject: Why was the thorn given |
Bible Note: Hi dispen4ever, The original question was, Why was the thorn given? As I see it you have answered it already. Lest Paul should be "puffed up". Everything after that point becomes. What was the Thorn? I for one, believe what you have put forth. But in my humble opinion, the thorn could possibly be. A messenger from Satan to buffet him, in bringing back the memory of his persecution of the Church. I believe "that knowledge" could really humble him, Be Blessed Matt |