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And 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.
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Verse 7 is found in chapter 12 of 2 Corinthians. The thorn in the flesh functions as a limitation against exaltation. God’s response does not necessarily consist in removing weakness but in affirming that grace is sufficient and power is perfected in weakness.
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Compare 2 Corinthians 12:7 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 Und auf daß ich mich nicht der hohen Offenbarung überhebe, ist mir gegeben ein Pfahl ins Fleisch, nämlich des Satans Engel, der mich mit Fäusten schlage, auf daß ich mich nicht überhebe.
Español · RVR1909 Y porque la grandeza de las revelaciones no me levante descomedidamente, me es dado un aguijón en mi carne, un mensajero de Satanás que me abofetee, para que no me enaltezca sobremanera.
Español · NTBT Por eso, debido a lo extraordinario de las revelaciones, para que no me enaltezca, me fue dado un aguijón en la carne, un mensajero de Satanás que me golpee, para que no me enaltezca.
Français · LSG Et pour que je ne sois pas enflé d'orgueil, à cause de l'excellence de ces révélations, il m'a été mis une écharde dans la chair, un ange de Satan pour me souffleter et m'empêcher de m'enorgueillir.
Italiano · DIO1885 Ed anche, acciocchè io non m’innalzi sopra modo per l’eccellenza delle rivelazioni, mi è stato dato uno stecco nella carne, un angelo di Satana, per darmi delle guanciate; acciocchè io non m’innalzi sopra modo.
Português · ARC E, para que não me exaltasse pela excelência das revelações, foi-me dado um espinho na carne, a saber, um mensageiro de Satanás para me esbofetear, a fim de não me exaltar.
中文 · RCUV 又恐怕我因所得的啟示太高深，就過於高抬自己，所以 有一根刺加在我身上，就是撒但的差役來折磨我，免得我過於高抬自己。
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