2Cor.12.8

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

2Cor.12.8

and then he told me, My grace is enough; it's all you need. My strength comes into its own in your weakness. Once I heard that, I was glad to let it happen. I quit focusing on the handicap and began appreciating the gift. It was a case of Christ's strength moving in on my weakness.

2Cor.12.8

Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me.

2Cor.12.8

Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away.