⁷ And by reason of the exceeding greatness of the ^[a]revelations, that I should not be exalted overmuch, there was given to me a ^[b]thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, that I should not be exalted overmuch. ⁸ Concerning this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. ⁹ And he hath said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may ^[c]rest upon me.