2 Corinthians 12:8
For which thing thrice I besought the Lord, that it might depart from me.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
In Context
Cross References
Leviticus 13:58If it cease, he shall wash with water the parts that are pure, the second time, and they shall be clean.
1 Samuel 15:11It repenteth me that I have made Saul king: for he hath forsaken me, and hath not executed my commandments. And Samuel was grieved, and he cried unto the Lord all night.
Psalms 77:2I cried to the Lord with my voice; to God with my voice, and he gave ear to me.
Matthew 26:39And going a little further, he fell upon his face, praying, and saying: My Father, if it be possible, let this chalice pass from me. Nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.
Hebrews 5:7Who in the days of his flesh, with a strong cry and tears, offering up prayers and supplications to him that was able to save him from death, was heard for his reverence.
Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 12:2-11
The Apostle's Rapture. ( a. d. 57.) 1 It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. 2 I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one caught up to the third heaven. 3 And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) 4 How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for… Read the whole commentary →