Cross references
2 Corinthians 12:8
Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me.
2 Corinthians 12:8 has 7 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 5 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to Hebrews 5:7 (10 votes) and Matthew 26:39–44 (8 votes). 50 other verses point back to it. It links with 21 other books, from Genesis 32 to Revelation 3.
Which verses does 2 Corinthians 12:8 point to?
Ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.
- Hebrews 5:710 votes
During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence.
- Matthew 26:39–448 votes
Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.” Then Jesus returned to the disciples and found them sleeping. “Were you not able to keep watch with Me for one hour?” He asked Peter. …
- 1 Samuel 15:117 votes
“I regret that I have made Saul king, for he has turned away from following Me and has not carried out My instructions.” And Samuel was distressed and cried out to the LORD all that night.
- 2 Samuel 12:16–185 votes
David pleaded with God for the boy. He fasted and went into his house and spent the night lying in sackcloth on the ground. The elders of his household stood beside him to help him up from the ground, but he was unwilling and would not eat anything with them. …
- Psalm 77:2–115 votes
In the day of trouble I sought the Lord; through the night my outstretched hands did not grow weary; my soul refused to be comforted. I remembered You, O God, and I groaned; I mused and my spirit grew faint. Selah …
- Matthew 20:21–222 votes
“What do you want?” He inquired. She answered, “Declare that in Your kingdom one of these two sons of mine may sit at Your right hand, and the other at Your left.” “You do not know what you are asking,” Jesus replied. “Can you drink the cup I am going to drink?” “We can,” the brothers answered.
- Deuteronomy 3:23–270 votes
At that time I also pleaded with the LORD: “O Lord GOD, You have begun to show Your greatness and power to Your servant. For what god in heaven or on earth can perform such works and mighty acts as Yours? …
Which verses point to 2 Corinthians 12:8?
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