American Standard Version2 Corinthians - chapter 12, verses 7 - 9
7 And by reason of the exceeding greatness of the (1) revelations, that I should not be exalted overmuch, there was given to me a (2) thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, that I should not be exalted overmuch.
8 Concerning this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
9 And he hath said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may (1) rest upon me.