For this thing I sought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. Treasury of Scripture I besought. Deuteronomy 3:23-27 And I sought the LORD at that time, saying... 1 Samuel 15:11 It repents me that I have set up Saul to be king: for he is turned back from following me, and has not performed my commandments... 2 Samuel 12:16-18 David therefore sought God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night on the earth... Psalm 77:2-11 In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord: my sore ran in the night, and ceased not: my soul refused to be comforted... Matthew 20:21,22 And he said to her, What will you? She said to him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on your right hand... Matthew 26:39-44 And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me... Hebrews 5:7 Who in the days of his flesh...
Context Paul's Thorn and God's Grace
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 sought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. 9And he said to me, My grace is sufficient for you: 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 on 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. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
Concerning this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
Douay-Rheims Bible
For which thing thrice I besought the Lord, that it might depart from me.
Darby Bible Translation
For this I thrice besought the Lord that it might depart from me.
King James Bible
For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
Young's Literal Translation
Concerning this thing thrice the Lord did I call upon, that it might depart from me,
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