2 Corinthians 12:7
And by reason of the exceeding greatness of the revelations, that I should not be exalted overmuch, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, that I should not be exalted overmuch.
Treated in 5 passages across the library.
Where it is preached
- Baptism with the Holy Spirit ·
How Spiritual Power is Lost cites 2 Corinthians 12:7
…ecoming 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.…
- All Things for Good ·
The worst things work for good to the godly cites 2 Cor. xii. 7
…ove 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 temptati…
- The Bruised Reed ·
Those that Christ hath to do withal are bruised cites 2 Cor. xii.7
…t 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. …
- Sermons on Several Occasions ·
Christian Perfection cites 2 Cor. 12:7-10
…on 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…
- Watchman Nee ·
Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
…ered 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, comfor…