Scriptural Confirmations #2
2. 2. Of those who transform themselves into apostles, as Satan into an angel of light (2 Corinthians 11:13-15).
The torments and evils endured by Paul are recounted (2 Corinthians 11:24-27, 32, 33).
Paul was in the third heaven and heard ineffable things (2 Corinthians 12:2-4).
The messenger of Satan received Paul with blows (2 Corinthians 12:7-9).
The coming of the Lord according to the working of Satan in signs and lying miracles (2 Thessalonians 2:9).
False Christs shall arise, and shall show signs and prodigies (Matthew 24:24-25; Mark 13:22).
By the prince of the demons, Beelzebub, He casts out demons (Mark 3:22; Luke 11:15, 17, 19).
That they would not hearken to miracles even if one rose from the dead. Abraham to the rich man in hell (Luke 16:29-31).
The coming of the Lord is in signs and lying miracles (2 Thess. 2:1-11).
2 Corinthians 12:7-9
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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.
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Concerning this thing, I begged the Lord three times that it might depart from me.
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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.
