Verse

2 Corinthians 12:8

A church father on this verse
Although he asked three times, his request was not granted. It is not that he was disregarded but that he was making a plea which was against his own best interests.
Ambrosiaster, 4th c. — COMMENTARY ON PAUL'S EPISTLES
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8For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.

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6For 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.

7And 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.

2 Corinthians 12:8

9And 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.

10Therefore 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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