"Paul vs. The False Apostles and Boasting," David Cleland, 2 Corinthians 11:16-33
"If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness." 2 Corinthians 11:30

"If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness." 2 Corinthians 11:30
So to keep me from becoming conceited because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to harass me, to keep me from becoming conceited. Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me. But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, t...
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