Jump to Previous Abundance Agony Angel Blow Buffet Conceited Dealing Elated Exalted Exalting Exceeding Excessively Flesh Grandeur Great Greatness Harass Judging Measure Messenger Order Overmuch Pain Reason Revelations Satan Satan's Surpassing Surpassingly Thorn TormentJump to Next Abundance Agony Angel Blow Buffet Conceited Dealing Elated Exalted Exalting Exceeding Excessively Flesh Grandeur Great Greatness Harass Judging Measure Messenger Order Overmuch Pain Reason Revelations Satan Satan's Surpassing Surpassingly Thorn TormentParallel Verses English Standard Version So to keep me from becoming conceited because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to harass me, to keep me from becoming conceited. New American Standard Bible Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me-- to keep me from exalting myself! King James Bible 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. Holman Christian Standard Bible especially because of the extraordinary revelations. Therefore, so that I would not exalt myself, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to torment me so I would not exalt myself. International Standard Version To keep me from becoming conceited because of the exceptional nature of these revelations, a thorn was given to me and placed in my body. It was Satan's messenger to keep on tormenting me so that I would not become conceited. NET Bible even because of the extraordinary character of the revelations. Therefore, so that I would not become arrogant, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to trouble me--so that I would not become arrogant. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Lest I be lifted up by the abundance of revelations, a thorn for my flesh was handed over to me, an Angel of Satan to buffet me, lest I be lifted up. GOD'S WORD® Translation especially because of the excessive number of revelations that I've had. Therefore, to keep me from becoming conceited, I am forced to deal with a recurring problem. That problem, Satan's messenger, torments me to keep me from being conceited. King James 2000 Bible 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. American King James Version 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. American Standard Version 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. Douay-Rheims Bible And lest the greatness of the revelations should exalt me, there was given me a sting of my flesh, an angel of Satan, to buffet me. Darby Bible Translation And that I might not be exalted by the exceeding greatness of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn for the flesh, a messenger of Satan that he might buffet me, that I might not be exalted. English Revised Version And by reason of the exceeding greatness of the revelations--wherefore, 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. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Weymouth New Testament And judging by the stupendous grandeur of the revelations--therefore lest I should be over-elated there has been sent to me, like the agony of impalement, Satan's angel dealing blow after blow, lest I should be over-elated. World English Bible By reason of the exceeding greatness of the revelations, that I should not be exalted excessively, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me, that I should not be exalted excessively. Young's Literal Translation and that by the exceeding greatness of the revelations I might not be exalted overmuch, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of the Adversary, that he might buffet me, that I might not be exalted overmuch. Lexicon και conjunctionkai  kahee: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words τη definite article - dative singular feminine ho  ho: the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc. υπερβολη noun - dative singular feminine huperbole  hoop-er-bol-ay': a throwing beyond others, i.e. (figuratively) supereminence; pre-eminently -- abundance, (far more) exceeding, excellency, more excellent, beyond (out of) measure. των definite article - genitive plural feminine ho  ho: the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc. αποκαλυψεων noun - genitive plural feminine apokalupsis  ap-ok-al'-oop-sis: disclosure -- appearing, coming, lighten, manifestation, be revealed, revelation. ινα conjunction hina  hin'-ah: in order that (denoting the purpose or the result) -- albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. μη particle - nominative me  may: any but (that), forbear, God forbid, lack, lest, neither, never, no (wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. υπεραιρωμαι verb - present passive subjunctive - first person singular huperairomai  hoop-er-ah'-ee-rom-ahee: to raise oneself over, i.e. (figuratively) to become haughty -- exalt self, be exalted above measure. εδοθη verb - aorist passive indicative - third person singular didomi  did'-o-mee: to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection) μοι personal pronoun - first person dative singular moi  moy: to me -- I, me, mine, my. σκολοψ noun - nominative singular masculine skolops  skol'-ops: withered at the front, i.e. a point or prickle (figuratively, a bodily annoyance or disability) -- thorn. τη definite article - dative singular feminine ho  ho: the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc. σαρκι noun - dative singular feminine sarx  sarx: carnal(-ly, + -ly minded), flesh(-ly). αγγελος noun - nominative singular masculine aggelos  ang'-el-os: a messenger; especially an angel; by implication, a pastor -- angel, messenger. σαταν proper noun Satan  sat-an': Satan, i.e. the devil -- Satan. ινα conjunction hina  hin'-ah: in order that (denoting the purpose or the result) -- albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. με personal pronoun - first person accusative singular me  meh: me -- I, me, my. κολαφιζη verb - present active subjunctive - third person singular kolaphizo  kol-af-id'-zo:  to rap with the fist -- buffet. ινα conjunction hina  hin'-ah: in order that (denoting the purpose or the result) -- albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. μη particle - nominative me  may: any but (that), forbear, God forbid, lack, lest, neither, never, no (wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. υπεραιρωμαι verb - present passive subjunctive - first person singular huperairomai  hoop-er-ah'-ee-rom-ahee: to raise oneself over, i.e. (figuratively) to become haughty -- exalt self, be exalted above measure. 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