2 Corinthians 12:9

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

2 Corinthians 12:1-2 Samuel : . A Special Revelation and its Sequel.— By an account of a great spiritual experience which he had enjoyed, Paul explains the reason why he has been called on to suffer, and the Divine interpretation of the suffering, in the light of which he can ever rejoice in this weakness and in all similar experiences. An expression of his proud confidence is wrung from him, however he may doubt its expediency. He recalls memorable experiences of “ visions and revelations of... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 2 Corinthians 12:9

And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: Paul prayed, and God answered, not in specie, ( doing the very thing for him which he asked), but in valore, giving him what was every whit as valuable. His answer was: My grace (my love and favour, not that which the apostle had already received, but which God was resolved further to show him, strengthening and supporting him under his trials, as also comforting and refreshing him) shall be enough for thee, to uphold thee under the present... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 2 Corinthians 12:1-21

CRITICAL NOTES(No break, except that of a new paragraph.)2 Corinthians 12:1.—Note reading; probably, as in R.V. Remember how full is Paul’s sense of “expedient” (1 Corinthians 6:12; 1 Corinthians 10:23; 1 Corinthians 8:10, here); deep moral inexpediency is here involved. “Glory” here (almost) = “brag.” Visions, revelations.—“Various kinds of visions, and (to use a wider word) revelations in any mode, imparted by Christ” (Beet); who also compares as “interesting parallels,” Acts 26:19; Galatians... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 12:7-9

2 Corinthians 12:7-9 The Thorn in the Flesh. I. The first lesson which is suggested by these words is this: that the thorn in the flesh comes for a specific end. Of course it does not come by chance; nothing does. It comes by God's appointment or permission. But more than this, God does not send it out of mere wilfulness or caprice; He sends it for a certain purpose, and a purpose which we may in many cases find out. Let us look at St. Paul's case. I believe that to many an earnest-minded man... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 12:8-9

2 Corinthians 12:8-9 Strength in Weakness. I. We have here the instinctive shrinking from that which tortured the flesh, which takes refuge in prayer. II. We have, next, the insight into the source of strength for, and the purpose of, the thorn that could not be taken away. III. Lastly, there is the calm final acquiescence in the loving necessity of continued sorrow. A. Maclaren, The Unchanging Christ, p. 159. Reference: 2 Corinthians 12:8-10 . F. W. Robertson, Lectures on Corinthians, p.... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 12:9

2 Corinthians 12:9 I. After the fervours of the first love are abated, and after the sweet freshness has passed from the actings and strivings of the new-born soul, there often comes a coldness and a pause. The young soul, new to the ways of grace, does not understand, is bewildered, discouraged, in danger of falling into a practical unbelief. But the Lord says, "My grace is sufficient for thee." Your gospel is not any past experience nor any grand deliverance once for all. It is a present... read more

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - 2 Corinthians 12:7-9

DISCOURSE: 2043THE SUCCESS OF FERVENT PRAYER2 Corinthians 12:7-9. 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. For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. 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... read more

C.I. Scofield

Scofield's Reference Notes - 2 Corinthians 12:9

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Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 12:1-21

Chapter 12It is not expedient [necessary] for me doubtless to glory. [But] I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. I knew a man in Christ above [about] fourteen years ago ( 2 Corinthians 12:1-2 ),Or over fourteen years ago.(whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) [but] such a one [was] caught up to the third heaven ( 2 Corinthians 12:2 ).Now, I've heard preachers talk about Paul's out of the body experience, and they said that he... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 12:1-21

2 Corinthians 12:1 . It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. To disclosures of the divine pleasure, which cannot be known by any researches of the human mind. The English gives us here two distinct sentences. Many of the old interpreters read subjunctively, Though it be not expedient for me to glory; yet I will come to visions and revelations. The high character and authority of Paul in the church at Corinth was insupportable to the... read more

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