2 Corinthians 12:7 — KJ3 Literal Translation

⁷ And by the pre-eminence of the revelations, that I not exalt myself, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan, that he might buffet me, that I not exalt myself.

Source: BiblicalTools.org — KJ3 (Literal Translation by Jay P. Green Sr.)

1 For commending of his apostleship, though he might glory of his wonderful revelations, 9 yet he rather chooses to glory of his infirmities, 11 blaming them for forcing him to vain boasting.