Paul's Thorn In The Flesh Summary
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary
II Corinthians 12:7-10
A contemplation of an assortment of Theories regarding Paul’s
“Thorn in the Flesh”
An essay
Submitted to Dr. Rodney Woo
In Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirements for the Course
New testament Orientation II
NBST522
By
Vernon L Langley
June 29, 2013
Table of Contents
Introduction--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2
Paul’s “thorn in the flesh” as Described in II Cor. 12.1-9:--------------------------------------2
Hypothesis Surrounding Paul’s “thorn in the flesh”---------------------------------------------7
Conclusions regarding Paul’s “thorn in the flesh”---------------------------------------------- …show more content…
Although an indisputable picture concerning the disposition of Paul’s “thorn” may never be apprehended, scripture gives precious insight into his suffering and allows present-day readers to theorize its characteristics as Described in [II Cor. 12.1-10]. Prior to researching the different assumptions surrounding Paul’s “thorn” the text which was printed by Paul personally must be studied. The main support surrounding Paul’s “thorn” is established in [II-Cor. 12.7-9]. Apostle Paul writes, “Lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.” …show more content…
12.8
[17] James Strong, The Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible: Showing Every Word of the Text of the Common English Version of the Canonical Books. (Ontario: Woodside Bible Fellowship., 1996), Electronic ed.
[18] F. F. Bruce, Paul: Apostle of the Heart Set Free, (Grand Rapids, Mi: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1977), 136.
[19] II Cor. 12.9
[20] F. F. Bruce, Paul: Apostle of the Heart Set Free, (Grand Rapids, Mi: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1977), 135.
[21] II Cor. 12.10
[22] David Garland, “Paul’s Apostolic Authority: The Power of Christ Sustaining Weakness (II Cor. 10-13), Review & Expositor 86, no. 3, 381,
[23] James Strong, the Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible:
[24] James Strong, the Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible:
[25] J.B. Lightfoot, St. Paul 's Epistle to the Galatians: A Revised Text with Introduction, Notes, and Dissertations.183
[26] Adolf Deissman, trans. Lionel R. Strachan, (1912; 62, 2007)
[27] Neil G. Smith, “The Thorn that Stayed: An Exposition of 2 Corinthians 12.7-9, Interpretation 13, no. 4,410,
[28]F. F. Bruce, Paul: Apostle of the Heart Set Free, (Grand Rapids, Mi: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1977),
II Corinthians 12:7-10
A contemplation of an assortment of Theories regarding Paul’s
“Thorn in the Flesh”
An essay
Submitted to Dr. Rodney Woo
In Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirements for the Course
New testament Orientation II
NBST522
By
Vernon L Langley
June 29, 2013
Table of Contents
Introduction--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2
Paul’s “thorn in the flesh” as Described in II Cor. 12.1-9:--------------------------------------2
Hypothesis Surrounding Paul’s “thorn in the flesh”---------------------------------------------7
Conclusions regarding Paul’s “thorn in the flesh”---------------------------------------------- …show more content…
Although an indisputable picture concerning the disposition of Paul’s “thorn” may never be apprehended, scripture gives precious insight into his suffering and allows present-day readers to theorize its characteristics as Described in [II Cor. 12.1-10]. Prior to researching the different assumptions surrounding Paul’s “thorn” the text which was printed by Paul personally must be studied. The main support surrounding Paul’s “thorn” is established in [II-Cor. 12.7-9]. Apostle Paul writes, “Lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.” …show more content…
12.8
[17] James Strong, The Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible: Showing Every Word of the Text of the Common English Version of the Canonical Books. (Ontario: Woodside Bible Fellowship., 1996), Electronic ed.
[18] F. F. Bruce, Paul: Apostle of the Heart Set Free, (Grand Rapids, Mi: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1977), 136.
[19] II Cor. 12.9
[20] F. F. Bruce, Paul: Apostle of the Heart Set Free, (Grand Rapids, Mi: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1977), 135.
[21] II Cor. 12.10
[22] David Garland, “Paul’s Apostolic Authority: The Power of Christ Sustaining Weakness (II Cor. 10-13), Review & Expositor 86, no. 3, 381,
[23] James Strong, the Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible:
[24] James Strong, the Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible:
[25] J.B. Lightfoot, St. Paul 's Epistle to the Galatians: A Revised Text with Introduction, Notes, and Dissertations.183
[26] Adolf Deissman, trans. Lionel R. Strachan, (1912; 62, 2007)
[27] Neil G. Smith, “The Thorn that Stayed: An Exposition of 2 Corinthians 12.7-9, Interpretation 13, no. 4,410,
[28]F. F. Bruce, Paul: Apostle of the Heart Set Free, (Grand Rapids, Mi: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1977),