Chiasm

2 Corinthians 12:7–10

2 Corinthians 12:7–102 matched frames1 pivot

Read down to the center, where the pattern turns; then rise back out through its mirror.

A 7a And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations,
- B 7b there was given to me a thorn in the flesh,
- B' 7c the messenger of Satan to buffet me,
A' 7d lest I should be exalted above measure.
A 8-9a 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.
- B 9b Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities,
  - C 9c that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
- B' 10a Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake:
A' 10b for when I am weak, then am I strong.