Make sure you read the bible in new testement to answer the question
2007-10-03 02:15:49 · 7 answers · asked by Waddetree 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I figure he was gay, and that he knew it was not a sin, but to get his church to grow he preached against it.
2007-10-06 14:34:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The Bible is not specific about the nature of the thorn. We all get tested.
2007-10-03 09:35:09 · answer #2 · answered by Nina, BaC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paul was speaking about the constant persecution and harassment he faced from Judiazing teachers, of whom Paul himself was before his conversion on the road to Damascus. This is further brought out in the fact that so much of Paul's writings teach about the death of the law and the new covenant of grace and seems to be the ongoing theme in 2 Corinthians 12:7 after he mentions this in the chapter before:
"Are they Hebrews? so am I. Are they Israelites? so am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? so am I.
Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft." - 2 Corinthians 11:22,23.
2007-10-03 09:39:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 Cor 12:7 And 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.
Who gave Paul the thorn? "There was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan". Satan gave it to Paul. God allowed him to do so for a real beneficial purpose. " exalted above measure".(lest I should be overcome in pride) There is a mystery between sin, sickness, and Satan. Satan rules but God can overrule the messenger of Satan. (a fallen angel, or demon sent by Satan)
Paul's sufferings were to prevent him from being lifted up with pride. Satan's part is clear, he cannot bring evil to the believer except by God's permission. (see the story of Job- Satan had to have God's permission to inflict him)
Satan was permitted to inflict Paul to serve God's purpose. Satan sure is dumb in ways. He will inflict a saint, all the while DOING GOD'S WILL.
2007-10-03 09:23:52 · answer #4 · answered by tebone0315 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm thinking it could of been an illness of some sort. H doesn't specifically say. I know he prayed three times for the Lord to take it away but the Lord said, 2 Cor. 12;9 "My grace is sufficient for thee, for power is perfected in weakness."
2007-10-03 09:24:53 · answer #5 · answered by B"Quotes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is thought that Paul had a hip problem.
2007-10-03 09:18:50 · answer #6 · answered by tracy211968 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
My conclusion. It's made up. All of it
2007-10-03 09:19:06 · answer #7 · answered by Mustapher Crap 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋