2 Corinthians 12:8
Concerning this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
Treated in 7 passages across the library.
Where it is preached
- All Things for Good ·
The worst things work for good to the godly cites 2 Cor. xii. 8
…buffet him, he says, “For this I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me” (2 Cor. xii. 8). Temptation is a medicine for security. That which makes us pray more, works for good. (…
- The Key Teachings of R. A. Torrey ·
Praying in the Holy Ghost cites 2 CORINTHIANS 12:8–9
…id unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. 2 CORINTHIANS 12:8–9 And the Son of God Himself prayed in Gethsemane, if it be possible, let this cup pass fro…
- The Key Teachings of E. M. Bounds ·
The Hand That Moves the World cites 2 CORINTHIANS 12:8
… must be theirs. For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. 2 CORINTHIANS 12:8 Second, the language of prayer changing God’s purpose must be held alongside Scripture’s …
- The Key Teachings of Catherine Booth ·
The Conditions of Effectual Prayer cites 2 Corinthians 12:8–9
…every condition she named, asked three times for his thorn to be removed and was told no (2 Corinthians 12:8–9). The Lord Himself prayed in Gethsemane, Nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt (Ma…
- 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? …
- 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…
- Portraits of Courage – 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…