Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And David said to Joab and to the rulers of the people, Go, number Israel from Beersheba even to Dan; and bring the number of them to me, that I may know it.
That i may
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Bible References
That i may
2 Corinthians 12:7
But, so that I would not become too conceited over the tremendous revelations [I received], a "thorn in the flesh" was given to me as a messenger from Satan to torment me. [Note: This "thorn" was probably some physical handicap, possibly defective eyesight. See Gal. 4:14-15; 6:11].
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2 Corinthians 2:11
[I do this] so that Satan cannot take advantage of us, for we are not unaware of his schemes.