A Thorn in The Flesh




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A Thorn in The Flesh : Phrases



Meaning:

A persistent difficulty or annoyance.


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From the Bible, Corinthians 12:7 (King James Version):

And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.

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