Footnote

b The Bible does not state just what Paul’s “thorn in the flesh” was. It might have been a physical affliction, such as poor eyesight. Or the expression “thorn in the flesh” might refer to false apostles and others who challenged Paul’s apostleship and ministry.​—2 Corinthians 11:6, 13-15; Galatians 4:15; 6:11.