2 Corinthians 12:7
or to think more of me because the revelations were so extraordinary. So, to stop me from becoming too proud, a thorn in the flesh was given to me: a messenger of Satan, sent to beat me down, to stop me from becoming too proud.
Treated in 18 passages across the library.
Where it is preached
- The Key Teachings of George MacDonald ·
Men Ought Always to Pray cites 2 Corinthians 12:7–10
…Thank Him for it, and ask Him for Himself as well as for the thing you need. 4. Read 2 Corinthians 12:7–10. Has God ever given you grace instead of the answer you asked for? 5. Read Hebrews…
- All Things for Good ·
The worst things work for good to the godly cites 2 Cor. xii. 7
…measure, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to buffet me” (2 Cor. xii. 7). The thorn in the flesh was to puncture the puffing up of pride. Better is that…
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 1, Chapter 14 — In the Creation of the World, and All Things in It, the True God Distinguished by Certain Marks from Fictitious Gods cites 2 Cor. 12:7
…that for the purpose of subduing his pride, a messenger of Satan was sent to buffet him (2 Cor. 12:7). This trial, therefore, is common to all the children of God. But as the promise of…
- The Key Teachings of R. A. Torrey ·
Praying in the Holy Ghost cites 2 Corinthians 12:7–10
…or makes His will plain. 5. Where a prayer has not been answered as you hoped, read 2 Corinthians 12:7–10 and ask whether God is offering grace instead. A PRAYER Holy Spirit, I do not know what I…
- Baptism with the Holy Spirit ·
How Spiritual Power is Lost cites 2 Corinthians 12:7
…conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me” (2 Corinthians 12:7). How many men have failed here! They have asked for God's power in His way; it has come.…
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 3, Chapter 3 — Regeneration by Faith cites 2 Cor. 12:7
…a true, not a fictitious representation, of the strife between the Spirit and the flesh (2 Cor. 12:7, 9; Rom. 7:6). 15. The Apostle, in his description of repentance (2 Cor. 7:2), enumerates…
- The Key Teachings of E. M. Bounds ·
The Hand That Moves the World cites 2 Corinthians 12:7–10
…that differ from what you asked. 4. If you carry a prayer that God has not granted, read 2 Corinthians 12:7–10 and ask for the grace Paul received. 5. Pray one large prayer this week for something…
- The Key Teachings of Andrew Murray ·
A Reader’s Guide to Andrew Murray cites 2 Corinthians 12:7–10
…means as the higher way and discourages praying if it be Thy will. Read it alongside 2 Corinthians 12:7–10, 2 Timothy 4:20 and Matthew 26:39, and do not follow it in setting aside medical care. In…
- The Key Teachings of A. B. Simpson ·
A Reader’s Guide to A. B. Simpson cites 2 Corinthians 12:7–10
…beyond what Scripture teaches, and readers should not follow him in it. Read it alongside 2 Corinthians 12:7–10 and 2 Timothy 4:20. The hymns Simpson wrote more than a hundred, usually to be sung by…
- The Bruised Reed ·
Those that Christ hath to do withal are bruised cites 2 Cor. xii.7
…God had broken his bones as a lion, Isai. xxxviii. 13. Thus the chosen vessel St. Paul, 2 Cor. xii.7, needed the messenger of Satan to buffet him, lest he should be lifted up above measure.…
- Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners ·
A Brief Account of the Author’s Call to the Work of the Ministry cites II Cor. 12.7-9
…gifts and attainments; I have felt this thorn in the flesh, the very mercy of God to me (II Cor. 12.7-9). 297. I have had also, together with this, some notable place or other of the Word…
- Portraits of Courage – Mary Slessor ·
Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
…in pain, she began again, and was given strength one day at a time. Scriptures to revisit 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; Isaiah 40:28-31. Reflection 1. What would it mean for you to “begin” today in weakness?…
- Portraits of Courage – Watchman Nee ·
Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
…person. Scriptures to revisit 2 Corinthians 4:7-12; John 12:24-25; Genesis 32:24-31; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; Galatians 6:1. Reflection 1. What do you defend most quickly—reputation, control…
- Portraits of Courage – Amy Carmichael ·
Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
…a ministry of letters, and a gentleness the fire had refined. Scriptures to revisit 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. Reflection 1. What small failures of love would you have to…
- Portraits of Courage – C. T. Studd ·
Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
…be judged with honesty and with mercy. Scriptures to revisit 2 Corinthians 4:16-18; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; 1 Timothy 5:23; Galatians 6:1-2. Reflection 1. How should Christians speak about leaders…
- With and Without Christ ·
Christians with Christ cites 2 Cor. xii. 7-10
…opposition of the world he must pass through many other kinds of trouble (Acts xiv. 22; 2 Cor. xii. 7-10), for it is God’s will that he should reach perfection through sufferings. Had these…
- Sermons on Several Occasions ·
Christian Perfection cites 2 Cor. 12:7-10
…me. Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses; — for when I am weak, then am I strong.” [2 Cor. 12:7-10] 16. As this scripture is one of the strong-holds of the patrons of sin, it may be proper…
- George Müller of Bristol ·
The Narrative of the Lord's Dealings cites 2 Cor. xii. 1-10
…Him whose strength is not only manifested, but can only be made perfect, in weakness.* * 2 Cor. xii. 1-10. To those who think that no man can wield such power in prayer or live such a life of…