Did god heal paul's thorn in the flesh?

Answer 1

2 Corinthians 12:7 - And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. [NKJV]

Answer 2

II Corinthians 12:7-10 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. For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

Many possible explanations have been given by Biblical scholars who have wrestled with this passage. No answer has fit more logically with the completeness of the scripture and with sound thinking than this internet Archived Study: archive.org/details/bibletellsmeso01wier/page/142 The “revelations” that Paul referred to were information he received from God by word of knowledge, word of wisdom, and discerning of spirits. God was showing Paul how to miraculously overcome evil with good to the point that he felt completely uplifted and “exalted”. Paul’s thorn in the flesh, “the messenger of Satan”, was God's arch-enemy's response to the work of Christ Paul was accomplishing. People were being sent by Satan to “buffet” Paul, to obstruct his ministry. The “weakness” and “infirmities” that Paul referred to were his human limitations. As humans, it is possible to encounter problems that are sense-knowledge-wise bigger than we can handle. “My strength” was God’s strength that caused Paul to overcome in those situations. Paul stated that “when I am weak, then am I strong". This might be said in our terminology: a weak man with God on his side is strong.

Answer 3

The biblical account in 2 Corinthians 12 does not specifically mention God healing Paul's "thorn in the flesh." Some scholars interpret the passage as describing a physical ailment or spiritual struggle that Paul endured without a clear resolution. So, it remains uncertain whether God healed Paul's thorn in the flesh.

Answer 4

Paul's thorn in the flesh was a messenger of Satan, to torment him so that he won't get a swelled head. 2 cor 12:7

Answer 5

No, God did not heal or take way Paul's thorn in the flesh, but told him, "My grace is sufficient for thee: for My strength is made perfect in weakness" (II Corinthians 12:7-9).