Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. New Living Translation Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. English Standard Version Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me. Berean Standard Bible Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. Berean Literal Bible Three times I begged the Lord for this, that it might depart from me. King James Bible For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. New King James Version Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. New American Standard Bible Concerning this I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might leave me. NASB 1995 Concerning this I implored the Lord three times that it might leave me. NASB 1977 Concerning this I entreated the Lord three times that it might depart from me. Legacy Standard Bible Concerning this I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might leave me. Amplified Bible Concerning this I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might leave me; Christian Standard Bible Concerning this, I pleaded with the Lord three times that it would leave me. Holman Christian Standard Bible Concerning this, I pleaded with the Lord three times to take it away from me. American Standard Version Concerning this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. Contemporary English Version Three times I begged the Lord to make this suffering go away. English Revised Version Concerning this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. GOD'S WORD® Translation I begged the Lord three times to take it away from me. Good News Translation Three times I prayed to the Lord about this and asked him to take it away. International Standard Version I pleaded with the Lord three times to take it away from me, Majority Standard Bible Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. NET Bible I asked the Lord three times about this, that it would depart from me. New Heart English Bible Concerning this thing, I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. Webster's Bible Translation For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. Weymouth New Testament As for this, three times have I besought the Lord to rid me of him; World English Bible Concerning this thing, I begged the Lord three times that it might depart from me. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI called on the LORD three times concerning this thing, that it might depart from me, Berean Literal Bible Three times I begged the Lord for this, that it might depart from me. Young's Literal Translation Concerning this thing thrice the Lord did I call upon, that it might depart from me, Smith's Literal Translation For this thrice besought I the Lord, that it remove away from me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor which thing thrice I besought the Lord, that it might depart from me. Catholic Public Domain Version Because of this, three times I petitioned the Lord that it might be taken away from me. New American Bible Three times I begged the Lord about this, that it might leave me, New Revised Standard Version Three times I appealed to the Lord about this, that it would leave me, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThree times I besought my LORD concerning this thing, that it might depart from me. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And I begged of my Lord concerning this three times, to remove it from me. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentWith regard to this, I three times entreated the Lord that it might leave me; Godbey New Testament Three times I called on the Lord concerning this, that it may depart from me. Haweis New Testament For this thrice I besought the Lord, that he might depart from me. Mace New Testament I besought the Lord thrice, to make him leave me. Weymouth New Testament As for this, three times have I besought the Lord to rid me of him; Worrell New Testament Concerning this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. Worsley New Testament For this I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Paul's Thorn and God's Grace7or because of these surpassingly great revelations. So to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. 8Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. 9But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.… Cross References Matthew 26:39 Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.” Matthew 26:42 A second time He went away and prayed, “My Father, if this cup cannot pass unless I drink it, may Your will be done.” Matthew 26:44 So He left them and went away once more and prayed a third time, saying the same thing. Luke 22:41-44 And He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, where He knelt down and prayed, / “Father, if You are willing, take this cup from Me. Yet not My will, but Yours be done.” / Then an angel from heaven appeared to Him and strengthened Him. ... Hebrews 5:7 During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence. Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Romans 8:26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing. James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail. 1 John 5:14-15 And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. / And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him. Psalm 34:4 I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears. Psalm 50:15 Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.” Psalm 55:22 Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken. Psalm 91:15 When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him. Psalm 118:5 In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free. Treasury of Scripture For this thing I sought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. I besought. Deuteronomy 3:23-27 And I besought the LORD at that time, saying, … 1 Samuel 15:11 It repenteth me that I have set up Saul to be king: for he is turned back from following me, and hath not performed my commandments. And it grieved Samuel; and he cried unto the LORD all night. 2 Samuel 12:16-18 David therefore besought God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night upon the earth… Jump to Previous Begged Besought Depart Implored Leave Pleaded Request Rid Three Thrice TimesJump to Next Begged Besought Depart Implored Leave Pleaded Request Rid Three Thrice Times2 Corinthians 12 1. For commending of his apostleship, though he might glory of his wonderful revelations,9. yet he rather chooses to glory of his infirmities; 11. blaming the Corinthians for forcing him to this vain boasting. 14. He promises to come to them again; but yet altogether in the affection of a father; 20. although he fears he shall to his grief find many offenders, and public disorders there. Three times The phrase "Three times" indicates a persistent and earnest appeal. In the Jewish tradition, the number three often signifies completeness or sufficiency. This repetition underscores the intensity and sincerity of Paul's request. It reflects a pattern seen elsewhere in Scripture, such as Jesus praying three times in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:39-44). The use of "three" here suggests that Paul was thorough in his prayer, leaving no doubt about his earnest desire for relief. I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Three timesτρὶς (tris) Adverb Strong's 5151: Three times. Adverb from treis; three times. I pleaded with παρεκάλεσα (parekalesa) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 3870: From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Lord Κύριον (Kyrion) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. to ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. take it away ἀποστῇ (apostē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 868: From apo and histemi; to remove, i.e. instigate to revolt; usually to desist, desert, etc. from ἀπ’ (ap’) Preposition Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. me. ἐμοῦ (emou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. 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