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What does the Bible say about Paul's thorn in the flesh?

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Paul's thorn in the flesh is described in 2 Corinthians 12:7 as a messenger from Satan meant to keep him humble and reliant on God's grace.

In 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Paul refers to his thorn in the flesh as a messenger of Satan meant to buffet him. This affliction served a divine purpose, keeping him from becoming conceited due to the abundance of revelations he received. Paul learned that God's grace was sufficient for him, illustrating that divine strength is made perfect in human weakness. His acknowledgment of weakness allowed the power of Christ to rest upon him, highlighting the paradox of the Christian life where strength is found in frailty.
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, 2 Corinthians 12:7-9, 2 Corinthians 12:7

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