VictoryinJesus
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itreally does not say what it was.. i dont see it as health i see it more of the opposition he had in the ministry. even though he knew very well what was ahead of him. there had to be lonely times being in jail. horse whipped stoned lied about . imo paul was a tough man but also man of feelings.
A man for others.
No it doesn’t say what it was. I’ve heard it was the false teachers coming in. False light. Haven’t read it lately to see if it fits the context. But surely this messenger of Satan poked and prodded at something still in Paul that needed Christ as why would God’s response be “My Grace is sufficient.” Meaning “you are not sufficient Paul. I am.” False teachers teaching lies. False prophets. False angels of light. An Evil spirit sent to torment. Would they all not be of the same ...sent for the destruction of the flesh. To keep Paul submissive to the Spirit of God as his only source of strength. Paul had to be given active faith in watching what was being set in place ...wolves coming in to devour the sheep in drawing those he considered children away. Been thinking a lot on the command to not steal. Jeremiah 23:28-31 The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the chaff to the wheat? saith the Lord. [29] Is not my word like as a fire? saith the Lord ; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces? [30] Therefore, behold, I am against the prophets, saith the Lord, that steal my words every one from his neighbour. [31] Behold, I am against the prophets, saith the Lord, that use their tongues, and say, He saith.
Paul spoke the word faithfully.