2 Corinthians 12:8

“For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from mee.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Concerning this I implored the Lord three times that it might leave me.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Concerning this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And about this thing I made request to the Lord three times that it might be taken away from me.
- Basic English Bible

For this I thrice besought the Lord that it might depart from me.
- Darby Bible

For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
- Webster's Bible

As for this, three times have I besought the Lord to rid me of him;
- Weymouth Bible

Concerning this thing, I begged the Lord three times that it might depart from me.
- World English Bible

For whiche thing thries Y preiede the Lord, that it schulde go awei fro me.
- Wycliffe Bible

Concerning this thing thrice the Lord did I call upon, that it might depart from me,
- Youngs Literal Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for 2 Corinthians 12:8


12:8 Concerning this - He had now forgot his being lifted up. I besought the Lord thrice - As our Lord besought his Father.


People's Bible Notes for 2 Corinthians 12:8


2Co 12:8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice. Prayed thrice that the thorn might be removed.

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