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.
What does 2 Corinthians 12:7 mean?
The apostle gives an account of the method God took to keep him humble, and to prevent his being lifted up above measure, on account of the visions and revelations he had.
Key themes
Suffering and trialsHumilityWeaknessMinistry
Read with
Keep this verse inside 2 Corinthians 12:5-9 and alongside a few nearby related passages.