2 Corinthians 12:8
For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.In other versions
Concerning this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
ASV
And about this thing I made request to the Lord three times that it might be taken away from me.
BBE
For this I thrice besought the Lord that it might depart from me.
DBY
Concerning this thing, I begged the Lord three times that it might depart from me.
WEB
Concerning this thing thrice the Lord did I call upon, that it might depart from me,
YLT
For this thing I besought the Lord three times, that it might depart from me.
ENG
For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
WBT
Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me.
BSB
In context
6For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me.
7And 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.
8For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
9And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
10Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.