2 Corinthians 12:8
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me.”
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BSBPD
“Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“Concerning this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“Concerning this thing thrice the Lord did I call upon, that it might depart from me,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo 2 Corinthians 12:8 — 9 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Leviticus 13:58If the mildew disappears from the fabric, weave, or knit, or any leather article after washing, then it is to be washed again, and it will be clean.
- Deuteronomy 3:23At that time I also pleaded with the LORD:
- 1 Samuel 15:11“I regret that I have made Saul king, for he has turned away from following Me and has not carried out My instructions.” And Samuel was distressed and cried out to the LORD all that night.
- 2 Samuel 12:16David pleaded with God for the boy. He fasted and went into his house and spent the night lying in sackcloth on the ground.
- Psalms 77:2In the day of trouble I sought the Lord; through the night my outstretched hands did not grow weary; my soul refused to be comforted.
- Matthew 20:21“What do you want?” He inquired. She answered, “Declare that in Your kingdom one of these two sons of mine may sit at Your right hand, and the other at Your left.”
- Matthew 26:39Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.”
- Acts 11:10This happened three times, and everything was drawn back up into heaven.
- Hebrews 5:7During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence.
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