Christians Only ! What was The Apostle Paul's Thorn ?

Question

What was his "thorn" Please give Bible scriptures
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Answer 1

The thorn Paul was referring to was the messenger of Satan. 2 Cor. 12:7

Answer 2

The scriptures do not say. Although there are two possible things that it could've been. Either way it is speculation. The first: Galatians 4:15 and 6:11. These scriptures imply that Paul had failing vision. Galatians 6:11 where Paul is referring to the "large letters" does not mean the length of the letters, but actually the size of the letters. Perhaps Paul was praying to God to renew his vision to make his ministry a bit easier. Another possibility is in 2 Corinthians 11:5, 12-15. Here Paul had mentioned those who were opposed to the work that Jesus had assigned him. Perhaps Paul was praying that God silence these ones. In either case, God did not remove this thorn, saying that his undeserved kindness was enough for the Apostle Paul, giving a lesson for us today. I hope this helps. If you need more info, shoot me an email: [e-mail]

Answer 3

i'm additionally having difficulty expertise your question. You look examining the scriptures based on the thought that the Catholic variety is the only one that suits the passages. I additionally disagree along with your fact that Protestants unavoidably deny that the Holy Spirit training is lacking in Catholicism. i understand that some Protestant denominations and persons do, yet not all. the main distinction between Catholic and Protestant Christianity is the doctrine of 'sola scriptura'. Protestants have faith that the 'Bible on my own' is God's optimum authoritative source to humanity. while the Catholic Church considers itself to have equivalent doctrinal authority to the Bible (or a minimum of is the only company qualified to interpret the Bible). The doctrine of a Protestant Christian could constantly be examined against the authority of the scriptures. No Protestant doctrine may be legitimately taught dogmatically aside from the particular help of the Bible. it is extremely not unavoidably the case with Catholicism. So Protestants will take care of a few Catholic doctrines with distrust.

Answer 4

I think no one will really know, but I have heard he had health problems, then I heard it was the memories of the people he had punished or murdered for the Gospel sake, before he was converted ,or the memory of Stephan being stoned to death while he watched, or that some never fully trusted him....either way it kept him humble and that's what he said it was for so he would not get puffed up.
sorry I don't know any scriptures except were he talked about the thorn.

Answer 5

Although I have no scriptures to back me up. But I do have a theory. Could be right. Could be wrong. Could his thorn been the fact, that we went from all authority; meaning people did what he said, people served him, to having no authority? Yes, he had authority through God, but he had none left with man. That seems like it would have played with his mind some to me. That would be like the president of a company getting knocked down to a regular employee. What a blow to the ego. And yes, I know he was doing God's will, but remember he was flesh, and we have to die to the flesh daily. Just a thought.....

Answer 6

The Bible does NOT say!

I guess it is a handicap, but that is unsubstantiated by scriptures. Your guess is as good as mine.

The most likely answer that IS supported by scripture, is his involvement in oppressing Christians before he was saved "HAUNTED" him.

He probably could not forgive himself. His conversion, upon meeting Christ on the Road to Damascus, is perhaps the most well-known of all conversions to Christianity.

When they stoned Stephen, the bible says young Paul (then named Saul) witnessed the horrible tragic torture/murder of the 1st Christian martyr.

He was in favor of the killling, at that moment, and he even held the men's cloaks.

It is fun to imagine that his "thorn in the side" was a wife who was a hand-full! Imagine a situation-comedy-type troublesome wife, and you have to smile.

I believe that Bible phrase "thorn in the side" has been used to criticize wives in many comedy films and TV shows.

Perhaps reflecting the fact that Eve came out of Adam's side.

Answer 7

The main idea I think is the ones who were persecuting him. The Jewish leaders around the country. They were fighting against the message he knew by the vision that he had, was true and from God... I don't think you will find a scripture since this has been a long standing debate.
The idea of some illness is someones excuse not to believe in healing for today.
However his eye sight might have been still affected by the bright light vision.

Answer 8

The Bible does not say.
However, he did have trouble with his eyesight, which is why he usually turned to a secretary to do the actual writing of his many letters.
Galations 4:15 makes an oblique reference to his poor seeing ability.
Galations 6:11 indicates that when he did write something, it was affected writing.
Why? Maybe poor eyesight.

Answer 9

Paul’s thorn in the flesh was a reference to the nagging trials that he faced everywhere he went.

Answer 10

Lust. Ok there are no direct scriptures that I am aware of. My knowledge comes more from reading the books of the Bible that he wrote. He explains without being direct.

That is why his eyesight fails him. Was he ever married? We are lead to believe that he did not like married life. He wanted men to be like him. Single! Corinthians. Read it. Chapter 7, and I think 13 will give you an idea of his thorn.

Gee I am getting bad votes. Why because I believe something that you can not fathom. Listen well. Paul preached against what he thought was a horrible sin. That was lust. He did so because he felt the temptations of the flesh but had no outlet (No Wife). He felt the only way to remain faithful to his faith was to be single like Jesus was. Yet his flesh made this hard on him. Lust was his thorn. His eyesight was bad as a punishment from God. Paul even begs God to alleviate his poor eyesight. He even becomes blind before God grants his wish. Yes God healed his eyesight.

Most preachers will tell you that Paul preached single living. He did so because of his THORN! Human nature dictates that we are hard on ourselves. Paul was very hard on himself. He did not want the feelings of lust and warned people of it's dangers because he had personal experience in this area!

Vote me down all you want. My beliefs are based on what God has shown me.