Paul’s thorn is not specifically identified in Scripture. What is clear is that God allowed Paul to experience a persistent weakness that kept him dependent upon Him. The important point is that God’s answer was not always removal of suffering, but sufficient grace to endure it. Paul had experienced tremendous spiritual revelation, but the thorn kept him from becoming proud. His weakness reminded him that his ministry and strength did not come from himself. This turns the world’s idea of strengt

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