2 Corinthians 12:8,9

2 Corinthians 12:8

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. F. W. Robertson, Lectures on Corinthians,p. 446.