2 Corinthians 12:8

In 9 translations

BSB

Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me.

KJV

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

WEB

Concerning this thing, I begged the Lord three times that it might depart from me.

ASV

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

LSV

I called on the LORD three times concerning this thing, that it might depart from me,

YLT

Concerning this thing thrice the Lord did I call upon, that it might depart from me,

DBY

For this I thrice besought the Lord that it might depart from me.

DRC

For which thing thrice I besought the Lord, that it might depart from me.

GNV

For this thing I besought the Lord thrise, that it might depart from me.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

ὑπὲρ τούτου τρὶς τὸν κύριον παρεκάλεσα ἵνα ἀποστῇ ἀπʼ ἐμοῦ·

RP2018

Ὑπὲρ τούτου τρὶς τὸν κύριον παρεκάλεσα ἵνα ἀποστῇ ἀπ’ ἐμοῦ.

TR-Boyd

Ὑπὲρ τούτου τρὶς τὸν Κύριον παρεκάλεσα ἵνα ἀποστῇ ἀπ᾿ ἐμοῦ.

SCR1894

υπερ τουτου τρις τον κυριον παρεκαλεσα ινα αποστη απ εμου

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• Hebrews 5:7During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence.
• Matthew 26:39–44Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.” Then Jesus returned to the disciples and found them sleeping. “Were…
• 1 Samuel 15:11“I regret that I have made Saul king, for he has turned away from following Me and has not carried out My instructions.” And Samuel was distressed and cried out to the LORD all that night.
• Psalms 77:2–11In the day of trouble I sought the Lord; through the night my outstretched hands did not grow weary; my soul refused to be comforted. I remembered You, O God, and I groaned; I mused and my spirit grew faint. Selah You…
• 2 Samuel 12:16–18David pleaded with God for the boy. He fasted and went into his house and spent the night lying in sackcloth on the ground. The elders of his household stood beside him to help him up from the ground, but he was…
• Matthew 20:21–22“What do you want?” He inquired. She answered, “Declare that in Your kingdom one of these two sons of mine may sit at Your right hand, and the other at Your left.” “You do not know what you are asking,” Jesus replied.…
• Deuteronomy 3:23–27At that time I also pleaded with the LORD: “O Lord GOD, You have begun to show Your greatness and power to Your servant. For what god in heaven or on earth can perform such works and mighty acts as Yours? Please let me…

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