What Was the Thorn in Paul's Flesh?

The Apostle Paul famously declared that God had given him a “thorn in the flesh” that plagued him his entire life. Theories abound as to what exactly that “thorn” was. Watch this short video to learn about the most common theories about Paul’s lifelong challenge and why God would plague him with something difficult like this.

[johnnylego]

I got two thorns in my flesh. And it pains me everyday. God, the Holyspirit and the stories of the apostles like Paul, keeps me going. Love you God, love all the apostles, Jesus the Son of God. ❤❤

[adamlindquist]

It was an eye infection that was extremely painful and he prayed over it and the Lord said "my grace is sufficient for thee". Have you read the bible?

[mahatmarandy]

I've always taken the "Thorn in the Flesh" to be failing eyesight.
"I am writing this with my own hand. See how big the words are." He also says in Galatians that the believers there would have given their own eyes to help him, had it been possible. And of course he doesn't recognize the high priest in Acts. Which is odd since, presumably, this was someone he would have known when he (Paul) was on the Sanhedrin.

[duncan]

I have one now.. it's stuck to me and hurts Jesus is humbling Mr through this amen

[MimiCavelli]

I have a thorn in my mind! It keeps me humble...

[andrewnichols]

He said it plainly but we don't believe in demons.

[bradw]

Severe Sciatica, was always my thought

[drewandcharlie]

I always thought he had a drinking problem. Or some kind of addiction. It makes the most sense. He says he does the things that he does not want to do. And doesnt do the things he wants to do. The proverbial thorn sounds like an addiction that dogs him. Coupled with the those verses about impulse control, that makes sense.

[T-bone]

It's not revealed for a reason. Just let it go. The point is God's grace is sufficient for us too.

[Nah_Bohdi]

He resisted the urge to do the needful.

[writerblocks]

God uses evil he does not cause for his purposes, which are good :)

[jameshold]

He had kidney stones. If you ever passed one you know that is exactly what it feels like.

[mahatmarandy]

Normally I like you guys' stuff a lot and look forward to it, but this one was a little clickbaity.
"What was Paul's thorn in the flesh? Dunno, so let's talk about a far more vague concept...."

[dasdrei]

Horrible video. Wrong interpretation of Paul’s thorn in the flesh.