Thorn In Side

And by reason of the exceeding greatness of the revelations, that I should not be exalted overmuch, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, that I should not be exalted overmuch.

But if ye will not drive out the inhabitants of the land from before you, then shall those that ye let remain of them be as pricks in your eyes, and as thorns in your sides, and they shall vex you in the land wherein ye dwell.

Wherefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

And there shall be no more a pricking brier unto the house of Israel, nor a hurting thorn of any that are round about them, that did despite unto them; and they shall know that I am the Lord Jehovah.

I must needs glory, though it is not expedient; but I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. — read the full passage →

And he hath said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Would that ye could bear with me in a little foolishness: but indeed ye do bear with me. — read the full passage →

And entering into the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, arrayed in a white robe; and they were amazed.

And they clothe him with purple, and platting a crown of thorns, they put it on him;

And by reason of the exceeding greatness of the revelations, that I should not be exalted overmuch, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, that I should not be exalted overmuch. — read the full passage →

I must needs glory, though it is not expedient; but I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.

And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and arrayed him in a purple garment;

Annas therefore sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high priest.

Concerning this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.

and led him to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, who was high priest that year.

And the women, who had come with him out of Galilee, followed after, and beheld the tomb, and how his body was laid.

one who for a certain insurrection made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.

And Herod with his soldiers set him at nought, and mocked him, and arraying him in gorgeous apparel sent him back to Pilate.

And when he knew that he was of Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him unto Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem in these days. — read the full passage →

And as soon as it was day, the assembly of the elders of the people was gathered together, both chief priests and scribes; and they led him away into their council, saying,

And they seized him, and led himaway, and brought him into the high priest’s house. But Peter followed afar off.

For each tree is known by its own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes.

And they went out, and fled from the tomb; for trembling and astonishment had come upon them: and they said nothing to any one; for they were afraid.

And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices, that they might come and anoint him.

And with him they crucify two robbers; one on his right hand, and one on his left.

And there was one called Barabbas, lying bound with them that had made insurrection, men who in the insurrection had committed murder.

And they led Jesus away to the high priest: and there come together with him all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes.

And behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and took hold of his feet, and worshipped him.

And they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring his disciples word.

And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled away the stone, and sat upon it. — read the full passage →

Now late on the sabbath day, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.

And behold, the veil of the temple was rent in two from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake; and the rocks were rent; — read the full passage →

Then are there crucified with him two robbers, one on the right hand and one on the left.

And they that had taken Jesus led him away to the house of Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were gathered together.

Therefore, behold, I will hedge up thy way with thorns, and I will build a wall against her, that she shall not find her paths.

Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir-tree; and instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle-tree: and it shall be to Jehovah for a name, for an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off.

Canst thou put a rope into his nose? Or pierce his jaw through with a hook?

Behold, he cometh with the clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they that pierced him; and all the tribes of the earth shall mourn over him. Even so, Amen.

for he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth through the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him through the power of God toward you.

This is the third time I am coming to you. At the mouth of two witnesses or three shall every word be established. — read the full passage →

For if I should desire to glory, I shall not be foolish; for I shall speak the truth: but I forbear, lest any man should account of me above that which he seeth me to be, or heareth from me.

how that he was caught up into Paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.

And when he had said these things, as they were looking, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. — read the full passage →

Mary Magdalene cometh and telleth the disciples, I have seen the Lord; and that he had said these things unto her.

And they ran both together: and the other disciple outran Peter, and came first to the tomb; — read the full passage →

Now on the firstdayof the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, while it was yet dark, unto the tomb, and seeth the stone taken away from the tomb. — read the full passage →

They cried out therefore again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he parted from them, and was carried up into heaven.

and returned from the tomb, and told all these things to the eleven, and to all the rest.

And it came to pass, while they were perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel:

But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came unto the tomb, bringing the spices which they had prepared.

And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe.

By their fruits ye shall know them. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?

Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

fear thou not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God; I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Wherefore I also said, I will not drive them out from before you; but they shall be as thorns in your sides, and their gods shall be a snare unto you.

After this I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that no wind should blow on the earth, or on the sea, or upon any tree.

And to these also Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied, saying, Behold, the Lord came with ten thousands of his holy ones,

But we would not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning them that fall asleep; that ye sorrow not, even as the rest, who have no hope. — read the full passage →

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

But I am in a strait betwixt the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ; for it is very far better:

but ye know that because of an infirmity of the flesh I preached the gospel unto you the first time: — read the full passage →

lest again when I come my God should humble me before you, and I should mourn for many of them that have sinned heretofore, and repented not of the uncleanness and fornication and lasciviousness which they committed.

I exhorted Titus, and I sent the brother with him. Did Titus take any advantage of you? walked we not in the same spirit? walked we not in the same steps?

And I will most gladly spend and be spent for your souls. If I love you more abundantly, am I loved the less?

Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, by signs and wonders and mighty works.

If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things that concern my weakness.

But this I say, brethren, the time is shortened, that henceforth both those that have wives may be as though they had none; — read the full passage →

to deliver such a one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.

And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose.

Or are ye ignorant, brethren (for I speak to men who know the law), that the law hath dominion over a man for so long time as he liveth? — read the full passage →

And when we were all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice saying unto me in the Hebrew language, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? it is hard for thee to kick against the goad.

And they that were with me beheld indeed the light, but they heard not the voice of him that spake to me.

And when they heard this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.

And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.

Now on the morrow, as they were on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray, about the sixth hour: — read the full passage →

And the men that journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing the voice, but beholding no man.

for as yet it was fallen upon none of them: only they had been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.

And Peter said unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Being therefore a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins he would set one upon his throne; — read the full passage →

(Now this man obtained a field with the reward of his iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out.

And when he had said these things, as they were looking, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight.

Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also come with thee. They went forth, and entered into the boat; and that night they took nothing. — read the full passage →

These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

And a great multitude followed him, because they beheld the signs which he did on them that were sick.

This is again the second sign that Jesus did, having come out of Judæa into Galilee.

This beginning of his signs did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested his glory; and his disciples believed on him.

Again on the morrow John was standing, and two of his disciples; — read the full passage →

Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all things be accomplished.

And he said unto them, How say they that the Christ is David’s son? — read the full passage →

And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staff, nor wallet, nor bread, nor money; neither have two coats. — read the full passage →

And that which fell among the thorns, these are they that have heard, and as they go on their way they are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.

And other fell amidst the thorns; and the thorns grew with it, and choked it.

Now it came to pass, while the multitude pressed upon him and heard the word of God, that he was standing by the lake of Gennesaret; — read the full passage →

Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, until all these things be accomplished.

And Jesus answered and said, as he taught in the temple, How say the scribes that the Christ is the son of David? — read the full passage →

And as they passed by in the morning, they saw the fig tree withered away from the roots. — read the full passage →

And on the morrow, when they were come out from Bethany, he hungered. — read the full passage →

And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and saith, Why doth this generation seek a sign? verily I say unto you, There shall no sign be given unto this generation.