2 Corinthians 12:8
2 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 12
“For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.”2 Corinthians 12:8
What Does 2 Corinthians 12:8 Mean?
2 Corinthians 12:8 is found in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 12, verse 8 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 2 Corinthians 12:8 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Luke 11:9“And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.”1 Corinthians 10:13“There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.”Nehemiah 8:10“Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our LORD: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”Psalms 34:4“I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.”Hebrews 4:16“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”Genesis 32:26“And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me.”Psalms 138:3“In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.”Luke 17:5“And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith.”Hebrews 5:7“Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared;”Revelation 3:8“I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.”Mark 9:29“And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.”John 14:13“And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.”John 15:4“Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.”Psalms 6:9“The LORD hath heard my supplication; the LORD will receive my prayer.”Matthew 26:39“And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.”1 Samuel 15:11“It repenteth me that I have set up Saul to be king: for he is turned back from following me, and hath not performed my commandments. And it grieved Samuel; and he cried unto the LORD all night.”Romans 12:12“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;”2 Samuel 12:16“David therefore besought God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night upon the earth.”Psalms 77:2“In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord: my sore ran in the night, and ceased not: my soul refused to be comforted.”Psalms 107:6“Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses.”
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