2 Corinthians 12:7-9

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

the Secret of Strength 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 It is a sublime phrase- a man in Christ. We reach our full stature only when we are in Him. We are but fragments of manhood until the true man is formed in us. Of course the presence of Jesus is always with us, but its manifestation is reserved for special emergencies, when it is peculiarly needed. It is thought that this supreme revelation was synchronous with Paul’s stoning at Lystra, Acts 14:1-28 . While the poor body was being mangled, his... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 12:1-21

The boasting continues. However, it takes on a new and startling characteristic. In his apostleship there had been something supernatural, something not to be finally explained. Of this, he will glory. As to the method, Paul himself declares his ignorance. However, there was no uncertainty about the great fact that he received revelations not to be accounted for by any merely natural hypotheses, neither were these revelations given to him for communication, for again he affirms that he "heard... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 12:8-9

THE ‘THORN IN THE FLESH’‘For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. And He said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for My strength is made perfect in weakness.’ 2 Corinthians 12:8-1 Samuel : Whatever the exact nature of this affliction may have been, there is one point upon which we cannot be mistaken. I. He tells us himself that it seemed to him to be a ‘messenger of Satan.’—It was not merely a suffering. That he could have borne with joy. He has told us... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 12:9

STRENGTH IN WEAKNESS‘My strength is made perfect in weakness.’ 2 Corinthians 12:9 How can I get this strength? I. In answer to prayer.—‘They that wait on the Lord shall renew their strength.’ II. It is found in the study of the Bible.—Dr. Doddridge was one day greatly depressed, his very heart desolate within him. But he passed the open door of a cottage, and heard a child reading, ‘As thy days so shall thy strength be.’ It was like life from the dead. He went on his way rejoicing. But we... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 12:1-13

He Glories in Wondrous Experiences, Dreadful Weakness and The Manifestation of Miracles, In All of Which He Is a Match For His Opponents (2 Corinthians 12:1-13 ) Having stressed the differences between himself and the opposing visiting preachers in that he had been the one who founded their church and first built up a people in Corinth for Christ (2 Corinthians 11:2); in that he had brought the Corinthians the true knowledge about Jesus (2 Corinthians 11:6); in that he made it free and... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 12:7

‘And by reason of the exceeding greatness of the revelations, that I should not be exalted overmuch, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, that I should not be exalted overmuch.’ For God has gone out of His way to ensure that Paul was kept mindful of what he was. Because of the exceeding greatness of the revelations that He had given Paul, He also allowed him to be given something else so that he would not be over exalted, over proud, with thoughts above... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 12:8

‘Concerning this thing I besought the Lord three times, that it might depart from me.’ ‘Three times’ may well mean ‘a number of times.’ Since the beginning when man first began to use numbers ‘three’ has meant more than just a number and regularly meant ‘many’ compared with a ‘few’ (which was represented by ‘two’ - 1 Kings 17:12). Thus he had begged the Lord more than a few times that it might be taken from him. It was not something that he found at all bearable. Note the term ‘the Lord’. This... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 12:9

‘And he has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you: for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may take up its abode on me.’ The reply that at some stage came to him from Christ, and is still effective (perfect tense), was not what he wanted. It was that the thorn would not be removed. Jesus Christ wanted him to remain weak, so that he might remain strong, triumphing over weakness, triumphing over the... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

2 Corinthians 12:1-2 Samuel : . A Special Revelation and its Sequel.— By an account of a great spiritual experience which he had enjoyed, Paul explains the reason why he has been called on to suffer, and the Divine interpretation of the suffering, in the light of which he can ever rejoice in this weakness and in all similar experiences. An expression of his proud confidence is wrung from him, however he may doubt its expediency. He recalls memorable experiences of “ visions and revelations of... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 2 Corinthians 12:7

The best of God’s people have in them a root of pride, or a disposition to be exalted above measure, upon their receipt of favours from God not common to others; of which nature extraordinary revelations are none of the meanest, especially when they are multiplied, as it seems they were here to Paul. To prevent the breaking out of which, the apostle here tells us, that he had a thorn in the flesh given him. It is variously guessed what this was; he calleth it a thorn in the flesh; but whether... read more

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