7 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 that I would not exalt myself. 8 Concerning this, I pleaded with the Lord three times that it would leave me. 9 But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power*is perfected in weakness."*

Therefore, I will most gladly boast all the more about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may reside in me.