Saturday, 2 January 2016

Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12:10

This is the paradoxical attitude of Paul and of countless faithful believes since he penned these words. In Christ there is a strength which transcends our weakness.… Read the rest

Friday, 1 January 2016

And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
2 Corinthians 12:9

This verse is one which has brought two thousand years of comfort to those faithful Christians who are facing affliction, anguish, pain, or trial.… Read the rest

Thursday, 31 December 2015

Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. 2 Corinthians 12:8

Paul’s thorn in the flesh was something that he was so despondent over that he petitioned the Lord three times that it might be taken away from him.… Read the rest

Wednesday, 30 December 2015

And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. 2 Corinthians 12:7

In the Bible, there are certain verses which come with incredibly long and detailed commentaries by scholars.… Read the rest

Tuesday, 29 December 2015

For though I might desire to boast, I will not be a fool; for I will speak the truth. But I refrain, lest anyone should think of me above what he sees me to be or hears from me. 2 Corinthians 12:6

Paul is being precise in his selected wording.… Read the rest