What was Paul's "thorn in the flesh"

[Hugh_Beaumont]

As St. Paul was one of the greatest of all saints, it is unlikely that he would pray to be relieved of any physical suffering, or ailment. So I think, (and I fear making any comment on the subject), that it likely would have been a temptation to sin. Since he calls it a “thorn in the flesh”…well, use your imagination.

 

[kkollwitz]

Paul could be specific when he wanted to. I believe he was intentionally vague here, his point not germane only to some particular thorn, but any thorn at all.