Paul’s vision and thorn

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I have to be proud even though it is not right for me but now I have come to discuss the visions of the Lord and the words of revelation.

2 I know a man in Christ who was suddenly taken up to the third heaven fourteen years ago. I do not know if he was taken away, but God knows.

3 And I know a man, whether he be with the body, or separate from the flesh: but God knoweth;

4 And suddenly he was taken up into heaven, and heard a word which was not spoken, and which is not good for a man.

5 I will be proud of him, but I will not be proud of my weaknesses.

6 For if I should boast, I will not be a fool, for I will speak the truth. But I restrain myself so that no one understands me better than he who sees me or hears me.

7 And because I am not exceedingly exceeded by the abundance of the words of light, a thorn in my flesh, the devil’s messenger, hath struck me so that I may not be exceedingly exceeded.

8 For this cause I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.

9 And he said unto me, My grace is great unto thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. So I will be very proud of my weaknesses so that the power of Christ will remain with me.

10 For this cause I rejoice in Christ in weaknesses, and in months, and in tribulations, and in persecutions: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

Some personal instructions and news

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9 Do your best and come to me as soon as possible.
2 Timothy 4: 9

10 Demas left me because he loved this world very much. He went to Thessalonica. Crescens went to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.
2 Timothy 4:10

11 It is Luke who is still with me. Bring Mark with you when you arrive. He can help me with my work here.
2 Timothy 4:11

12 I have sent Tychicus to Ephesus.
2 Timothy 4:12

13 When I was in Troas, I left my coat with Carpus. So when you come, bring it to me. Also take my books. The books I wrote on sheepskin are what I need most.
2 Timothy 4:13

14 Alexander the Great caused me great harm. The Lord will punish Alexander for what he did.
2 Timothy 4:14

15 Be careful that he does not harm you. He fought hard against our teaching.
2 Timothy 4:15

16 When I saved myself during the first test, no one helped me. No one left me. I pray that God will forgive them.
2 Timothy 4:16

17 Every Lord was there with me. He gave me the strength to preach the gospel to the Gentiles. The Lord wanted all the Gentiles to hear that good news. So I was saved from the lion’s mouth.
2 Timothy 4:17

18 When someone takes me safely to his heavenly kingdom. Praise the Lord forever and ever.
2 Timothy 4:18

God’s unshakable promise

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13 God made a promise to Abraham. As there was no one greater than God, he used his own name to swear that he would do what he promised.
Hebrews 6:13

14 God said, “I really bless you. I will give you many children. ”
Hebrews 6:14

15 Abraham waited patiently for Abraham, and later he received what God had promised him.
Hebrews 6:15

16 When people swear, they always use someone greater than themselves. This oath is proof of the fact that everything they say is true and there is an end to all arguments.
Hebrews 6:16

17 God wanted his promise to be true. God wanted this proof for those who were about to receive His promise. He wanted the people to understand clearly that he would not change his plans. So what God said will happen, he made it an oath.
Hebrews 6:17

18 These two things will never change. Whenever God says something, he does not lie and when he speaks, he will never lie. So we have run to God for safety. This has given us great comfort. Both of these things give us comfort and strength, so that we can continue the hope that God gave us.
Hebrews 6:18

19 We have the right to this hope. And it is like a langar. It is strong and reliable and is a protection for our soul. The holiest place behind this curtain goes to the heavenly temple.
Hebrews 6:19

20 Jesus has already entered there and opened the way for us. Jesus has become a high priest like Melchizedek forever.
Hebrews 6:20