2 Corinthians 12:8

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

Deuteronomy 3:23-27

And I besought Jehovah at that time, saying,

1 Samuel 15:11

It repenteth me that I have set up Saul to be king; for he is turned away from following me, and hath not fulfilled my words. And Samuel was much grieved; and he cried to Jehovah all night.

2 Samuel 12:16-18

And David besought God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night on the earth.

Psalm 77:2-11

In the day of my trouble, I sought the Lord: my hand was stretched out in the night, and slacked not; my soul refused to be comforted.

Matthew 20:21-22

And he said to her, What wilt thou? She says to him, Speak the word that these my two sons may sit, one on thy right hand and one on thy left in thy kingdom.

Matthew 26:39-44

And going forward a little he fell upon his face, praying and saying, My Father, if it be possible let this cup pass from me; but not as I will, but as thou wilt.

Hebrews 5:7

Who in the days of his flesh, having offered up both supplications and entreaties to him who was able to save him out of death, with strong crying and tears; (and having been heard because of his piety;)

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Summary

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

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Bible References

I besought

Deuteronomy 3:23
And I besought Jehovah at that time, saying,
1 Samuel 15:11
It repenteth me that I have set up Saul to be king; for he is turned away from following me, and hath not fulfilled my words. And Samuel was much grieved; and he cried to Jehovah all night.
2 Samuel 12:16
And David besought God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night on the earth.
Psalm 77:2
In the day of my trouble, I sought the Lord: my hand was stretched out in the night, and slacked not; my soul refused to be comforted.
Matthew 20:21
And he said to her, What wilt thou? She says to him, Speak the word that these my two sons may sit, one on thy right hand and one on thy left in thy kingdom.
Matthew 26:39
And going forward a little he fell upon his face, praying and saying, My Father, if it be possible let this cup pass from me; but not as I will, but as thou wilt.
Hebrews 5:7
Who in the days of his flesh, having offered up both supplications and entreaties to him who was able to save him out of death, with strong crying and tears; (and having been heard because of his piety;)

General references

Deuteronomy 3:23
And I besought Jehovah at that time, saying,
1 Corinthians 2:3
And I was with you in weakness and in fear and in much trembling;