The King James Version Bible

2 Corinthians 12:5-9

  1. Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.

  5. And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.