2 Corinthians 12:7-9
7So ato keep me from becoming conceited because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, ▼▼Or hears from me, even because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations. So to keep me from becoming conceited
ca thorn was given me in the flesh, da messenger of Satan to harass me, to keep me from becoming conceited. 8 eThree times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me. 9But he said to me, f“My grace is sufficient for you, for gmy power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that hthe power of Christ may rest upon me. Hebrews 11:36
36Others suffered mocking and flogging, and even ichains and imprisonment.1 Peter 5:8
8 jBe sober-minded; kbe watchful. Your ladversary the devil mprowls around nlike a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.2 Peter 2:9
9then othe Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials, ▼▼Or temptations
and to keep the unrighteous under punishment until the day of judgment, Revelation of John 2:10
10Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, qthat you may be tested, and for rten days syou will have tribulation. tBe faithful uunto death, and I will give you vthe crown of life.Revelation of John 3:10
10 wBecause you have kept my word about patient endurance, I will keep you from the hour of trial that is coming on the whole world, to try xthose who dwell on the earth.
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