Concerning this thing (υπερ τουτου). More likely, "concerning this messenger of Satan."

That it might depart from m…

For this thing. On account of this; in order that this calamity might be removed.

For this thing I besought the Lord thrice.—We are reminded of our Lord’s threefold prayer in Gethsemane ([Reference Matth…

The “thorn” proved so tormenting to Paul that on three separate occasions he begged the Lord (Jesus) to remove it. In the NT, formal or liturgical …

For this thing I besought the Lord thrice. Here, also, the number three is used to indicate frequent repetition. He means, howeve…

For this thing I besought the Lord thrice
With respect to the thorn in the flesh, the messenger Satan, who gave him …

The apostle gives an account of the method God took to keep him humble, and to prevent his being lifted up above measure, on account of the visions…

Here, he speaks of the remedy against pride. In this regard, he does three things: