² And caused me to pass by them round about: and, behold, there were very many in the open valley; and, lo, they were very dry.

¹⁰ I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet,

⁷ By reason of the exceeding greatness of the revelations, that I should not be exalted excessively, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me, that I should not be exalted excessively.

⁸ Concerning this thing, I begged the Lord three times that it might depart from me.

⁹ He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.