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2 Corinthians 12:7

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← 2 Corinthians 12:6	2 Corinthians 12:7 (KJV)	2 Corinthians 12:8 →
For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but [now] I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me [to be], or [that] he heareth of me.	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.	For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.

Verse Text

KJV with Strong's Numbers

And^G2532 lest^G3363 I should be exalted above measure^G5229 through the abundance^G5236 of the revelations^G602, there was given^G1325 to me^G3427 a thorn^G4647 in the flesh^G4561, the messenger^G32 of Satan^G4566 to^G2443 buffet^G2852 me^G3165, lest^G3363 I should be exalted above measure^G5229.

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Original Greek

καὶ τῇ ὑπερβολῇ τῶν ἀποκαλύψεων ἵνα μὴ ὑπεραίρωμαι, ἐδόθη μοι σκόλοψ τῇ σαρκί, ἄγγελος Σατᾶν, ἵνα με κολαφίζῃ, ἵνα μὴ ὑπεραίρωμαι.

Greek	Transliteration	Strong's	Morphology	Gloss
καὶ	kai	G2532	CONJ	And
τῇ	tē	G3588	T-DSF	*
ὑπερβολῇ	huperbolē	G5236	N-DSF	through the abundance
τῶν	tōn	G3588	T-GPF	of the
ἀποκαλύψεων	apokalupseōn	G602	N-GPF	revelations
ἵνα	hina	G2443	CONJ	lest
μὴ	mē	G3361	PRT-N
ὑπεραίρωμαι,	huperairōmai	G5229	V-PPS-1S	I should be exalted above measure
ἐδόθη	edothē	G1325	V-API-3S	there was given
μοι	moi	G3427	P-1DS	to me
σκόλοψ	skolops	G4647	N-NSM	a thorn
τῇ	tē	G3588	T-DSF	*
σαρκί,	sarki	G4561	N-DSF	in the flesh
ἄγγελος	angelos	G32	N-NSM	the messenger
Σατᾶν,	Satan	G4566	N-PRI	of Satan
ἵνα	hina	G2443	CONJ	to
με	me	G3165	P-1AS	me
κολαφίζῃ,	kolaphizē	G2852	V-PAS-3S	buffet
ἵνα	hina	G2443	CONJ	lest
μὴ	mē	G3361	PRT-N
ὑπεραίρωμαι.	huperairōmai	G5229	V-PPS-1S	I should be exalted above measure

Source: Textus Receptus (Scrivener 1894)

Strong's References

• G32 — ἄγγελος (ángelos, ang'-el-os): an angel, messenger — from (probably derived from ἄγω; compare ἀγέλη) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor:--angel, messenger.
• G602 — ἀποκάλυψις (apokálypsis, ap-ok-al'-oop-sis): an unveiling, uncovering, revealing — from ἀποκαλύπτω; disclosure:--appearing, coming, lighten, manifestation, be revealed, revelation.
• G1325 — δίδωμι (dídōmi, did'-o-mee): I offer, give — a prolonged form of a primary verb (which is used as an alternative in most of the tenses); to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection):--adventure, bestow, bring forth, commit, deliver (up), give, grant, hinder, make, minister, number, offer, have power, put, receive, set, shew, smite (+ with the hand), strike (+ with the palm of the hand), suffer, take, utter, yield.
• G2443 — ἵνα (hína, hin'-ah): in order that, so that — probably from the same as the former part of ἑαυτοῦ (through the demonstrative idea; compare ὁ); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result):--albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare ἵνα μή.
• G2532 — καί (kaí, kahee): and, even, also, namely — apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
• G2852 — κολαφίζω (kolaphízō, kol-af-id'-zo): I strike with the fist, maltreat — from a derivative of the base of κολάζω; to rap with the fist:--buffet.
• G3165 — μέ (mé, meh): a shorter (and probably original) form of ἐμέ; me:--I, me, my.
• G3363 — ἵνα μή (hína mḗ, hin'-ah may): i.e. ἵνα and μή; in order (or so) that not:--albeit not, lest, that, no(-t, (-thing)).
• G3427 — μοί (moí, moy): the simpler form of ἐμοί; to me:--I, me, mine, my.
• G4561 — σάρξ (sárx, sarx): flesh, body — probably from the base of σαρόω; flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the symbol of what is external, or as the means of kindred), or (by implication) human nature (with its frailties (physically or morally) and passions), or (specially), a human being (as such):--carnal(-ly, + -ly minded), flesh(-ly).
• G4566 — Σατᾶν (Satân, sat-an'): Satan — of Hebrew origin (שָׂטָן); Satan, i.e. the devil:--Satan. Compare Σατανᾶς.
• G4647 — σκόλοψ (skólops, skol'-ops): a stake or thorn — perhaps from the base of σκέλος and ὀπτάνομαι; withered at the front, i.e. a point or prickle (figuratively, a bodily annoyance or disability):--thorn.
• G5229 — ὑπεραίρομαι (hyperaíromai, hoop-er-ah'-ee-rom-ahee): I raise beyond, uplift — middle voice from ὑπέρ and αἴρω; to raise oneself over, i.e. (figuratively) to become haughty:--exalt self, be exalted above measure.
• G5236 — ὑπερβολή (hyperbolḗ, hoop-er-bol-ay'): surpassing excellence, exceedingly — from ὑπερβάλλω; a throwing beyond others, i.e. (figuratively) supereminence; adverbially (with εἰς or κατά) pre- eminently:--abundance, (far more) exceeding, excellency, more excellent, beyond (out of) measure.

The following Strong's numbers are referenced in the Greek (Textus Receptus, Scrivener 1894) text but were not explicitly tagged in the KJV source:

• G3361 — μή (mḗ, may): not, lest — a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas οὐ expresses an absolute denial); (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas οὐ expects an affirmative one)) whether:--any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also ἐὰν μή, ἵνα μή, οὐ μή, μῆκος, μηκύνω, μήν, μὴ οὐκ.
• G3588 — ὁ (ho, ho): the — the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom):--the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.

Cross References

Verse Cross-References (Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, Enhanced)

• a thorn — Genesis 32:25, Genesis 32:31, Judges 2:3, Ezekiel 28:24, Galatians 4:13
• lest — Deuteronomy 8:14, Deuteronomy 17:20, 2 Chronicles 26:16, 2 Chronicles 32:25-26, 2 Chronicles 32:31, Daniel 5:20, 2 Corinthians 10:5, 2 Corinthians 11:20, 1 Timothy 3:6
• the abundance — 2 Corinthians 12:1-4
• the messenger — Job 2:7, Luke 13:16, 1 Corinthians 5:5
• to buffet — Matthew 26:67, 1 Corinthians 4:11

Reciprocal references (32): Deuteronomy 33:16, Judges 15:18, 2 Samuel 24:2, 1 Kings 19:3, 2 Kings 5:1, 1 Chronicles 21:2, Job 1:12, Job 16:11, Job 33:17, Psalms 30:6, Psalms 77:2, Isaiah 39:2, Daniel 10:8, Hosea 12:10, Matthew 6:13, Matthew 14:30, Luke 11:4, Luke 22:40, Acts 16:9, Acts 20:19, Romans 7:24, Romans 12:3, 1 Corinthians 14:6, 2 Corinthians 1:9, 2 Corinthians 4:7, 2 Corinthians 10:1, 2 Corinthians 12:6, 2 Corinthians 12:21, Hebrews 2:18, James 5:13, Revelation 12:7, Revelation 12:9

Related Topics

• Thompson Chain: BLESSINGS-AFFLICTIONS, PAUL'S THORN, SATAN-EVIL SPIRITS
• Torrey’s: AFFLICTIONS MADE BENEFICIAL, TEMPTATION
• Nave’s: AFFLICTIONS AND ADVERSITIES, HUMILITY, MESSENGER, MINISTER, Christian, PAUL, PRIDE, SATAN, TEMPTATION, THORN, WAR

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