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The Holy Bible

King James Version
with full narration by Alexander Scourby

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II Corinthians

Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh — II Corinthians 12:7–10

Overview

Paul describes weakness as a place where Christ’s grace and strength are made known.

Details

Key KJV PassageII Corinthians 12:9 — “My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.”
Main CharactersPaul and the Lord.
Lesson / ThemeHuman weakness becomes a place where Christ’s grace and strength are displayed.
Connection to ChristChrist sustains His servants by grace, teaching them to depend on His strength rather than their own.
Memory VerseII Corinthians 12:9.
Discussion QuestionsWhy did Paul ask for the thorn to be removed? How did the Lord answer him? How can weakness become an opportunity to trust Christ more deeply?

Verse Selections

✎ II Corinthians 12:7, 8, 9, 10 4 verses

(7) And 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.

(8) For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.

(9) And 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.

(10) Therefore 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.