2 Corinthians 12:7
2 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 12
“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.”2 Corinthians 12:7
What Does 2 Corinthians 12:7 Mean?
2 Corinthians 12:7 is found in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 12, verse 7 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Spiritual Warfare.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 2 Corinthians 12:7 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Numbers 33:55“But if ye will not drive out the inhabitants of the land from before you; then it shall come to pass, that those which ye let remain of them shall be pricks in your eyes, and thorns in your sides, and shall vex you in the land wherein ye dwell.”Philippians 4:12“I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.”Judges 2:3“Wherefore I also said, I will not drive them out from before you; but they shall be as thorns in your sides, and their gods shall be a snare unto you.”2 Corinthians 4:7“But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.”2 Corinthians 1:9“But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead:”Genesis 32:25“And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob’s thigh was out of joint, as he wrestled with him.”2 Chronicles 32:25“But Hezekiah rendered not again according to the benefit done unto him; for his heart was lifted up: therefore there was wrath upon him, and upon Judah and Jerusalem.”Job 1:12“And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD.”Romans 12:3“For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.”James 5:13“Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.”Luke 22:40“And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.”Romans 7:24“O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death?”Genesis 32:31“And as he passed over Penuel the sun rose upon him, and he halted upon his thigh.”Psalms 30:6“And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved.”Matthew 6:13“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.”1 Corinthians 5:5“To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.”Galatians 4:13“Ye know how through infirmity of the flesh I preached the gospel unto you at the first.”Revelation 12:7“And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,”Daniel 5:20“But when his heart was lifted up, and his mind hardened in pride, he was deposed from his kingly throne, and they took his glory from him:”Matthew 14:30“But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.”
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