What was Paul’s thorn in the flesh? | GotQuestions.org
Sep 23, 2024 · Paul speaks of a “thorn in the flesh” in 2 Corinthians 12:7. He calls it “a messenger of Satan” that had a purpose of “torment.” Many explanations have been put forward, but whether Paul is referring to a physical, spiritual, or emotional affliction—or something else entirely—has never been answered with satisfaction.
Galatians 4:13: What was Paul's "infirmity of the flesh"?
Mar 9, 2021 · According to Gal 4:13-15, Pauls "infirmity of the flesh" was during "the first time" Paul preached in Galatia. In Paul's first mission in Galatia, Paul was rejected and stoned in Lystra (Acts 14:19). The next day, he walked miles to Debre (a province of Galatia) (Acts 14:20-21).
2 Corinthians 11:16-33 NIV - Paul Boasts About His Sufferings - I ...
Paul Boasts About His Sufferings - I repeat: Let no one take me for a fool. But if you do, then tolerate me just as you would a fool, so that I may.
What Was Paul's Thorn in the Flesh? (2 Corinthians 12)
Dec 29, 2021 · The Affliction of the Thorn. Here Paul introduces the thorn in the flesh that afflicted him in the wake of his heavenly experience. We today might picture a small rosebush thorn, but the term used (Gk. skolops) could designate objects as …
Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh - Biblical Archaeology Society
Jun 12, 2024 · Instead, Paul claims the Christians of Galatia would have “gouged out their eyes and given them to me” (Galatians 4:15). If Paul’s “thorn” was poor eyesight, it would make sense for him to contrast this particular affliction with the miraculous visions he’d been privy to …
What was Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh? - The Gospel Coalition
Jul 16, 2023 · Paul identifies the thorn’s purpose twice in one verse as “to keep me from becoming conceited” (2 Cor 12:7). Paul had been given “revelations,” and apart from this thorn, Paul explains, he would have been conceited. In turn, this answers the question of …
What was Paul’s “thorn in the flesh”? - Good Question
Sep 26, 2013 · There was something embarrassing about Paul’s condition that the Galatians overlooked in love. All of this background helps make sense of what Paul says about his “thorn in the flesh” as he defends his credentials to the Corinthians, at the demand of the self-styled “super-apostles” who had infiltrated the church there.
What was Paul's thorn in the flesh? - Reformed Theological …
Apr 17, 2024 · In Galatians 4, Paul refers to a physical weakness, a physical suffering affliction that he had when he went to preach to them. And he says, “When I preached the gospel to you, I was suffering from a physical affliction.”
Tracking Down Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh - Catholic Answers
Aug 21, 2024 · Paul was given a “thorn in the flesh,” which he said was a messenger from Satan to harass him, to keep him from being elated due to the revelations he had received from God. Having such special and unique revelations could cause Paul to be puffed up and arrogant.
What the Apostle Paul Teaches Us about Suffering - Crossway
Aug 27, 2020 · When God called Paul from being the church’s persecutor to be a gospel preacher, the Lord showed him how much he would suffer for the sake of his name (see Acts 9:10–16). Part of Paul’s suffering came during a storm and shipwreck on the Mediterranean Sea (see Acts 27–28).