2 Corinthians 12

7 especially because of the extraordinary revelations. Therefore, so that I would not exalt myself, a thorn in the flesh  * 12:7 Nm 33:55; Ezk 28:24; Php 3:3 was given to me, a messenger of Satan  * 12:7 Mt 4:1,10; Ac 13:10 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* 12:9 Mk 5:30; Lk 1:35; 6:19; Ac 19:11; 2Co 13:4; Rv 11:17is perfected in weakness."* 12:9 Is 40:29–31; 1Co 2:5; Php 4:13

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