[7] And I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given a thorn in the flesh, the messenger to buffet I should be exalted above measure. [8] For I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from [9] And he said grace is sufficient for strength in weakness. Most gladly therefore rather glory in infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon [10] Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.