2 Corinthians 12:9 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

⁹ But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power   is perfected in weakness.’ Therefore, I will most gladly boast all the more about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may reside in me.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁹ And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁹ But He said to me, My grace (My favor and loving-kindness and mercy) is enough for you [sufficient against any danger and enables you to bear the trouble manfully]; for My strength and power are made perfect (fulfilled and completed) and show themselves most effective in [your] weakness. Therefore, I will all the more gladly glory in my weaknesses and infirmities, that the strength and power of Christ (the Messiah) may rest (yes, may pitch a tent over and dwell) upon me!

American Standard Version (1901)

⁹ And he hath said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Common English Bible

⁹ He said to me, “My grace is enough for you, because power is made perfect in weakness.” So I’ll gladly spend my time bragging about my weaknesses so that Christ’s power can rest on me.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁹ And he said to me: "My grace is sufficient for you. For virtue is perfected in weakness." And so, willingly shall I glory in my weaknesses, so that the virtue of Christ may live within me.

2 Corinthians 12:9 Cross References

2 Kings 2:15

When the sons of the prophets from Jericho who were observing saw him, they said, ‘The spirit of Elijah rests on Elisha.’ They came to meet him and bowed down to the ground in front of him.

Isaiah 11:2

The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him   – a Spirit of wisdom and understanding, a Spirit of counsel and strength, a Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the  Lord.

Isaiah 43:2

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and the rivers will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, and the flame will not burn you.

Zephaniah 3:17

The Lord your God is among you, a warrior  who saves. He will rejoice over you  with gladness. He will be quiet  in his love. He will delight in you with singing.’

Matthew 28:18

Jesus came near and said to them, ‘All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.

Matthew 28:20

teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember,   I am with you always,   to the end of the age.’

Luke 21:15

for I will give you such words   and a wisdom   that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.

1 Corinthians 10:13

No temptation has come upon you except what is common to humanity. But God is faithful;  he will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation he will also provide the way out  so that you may be able to bear it.

1 Corinthians 15:10

But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace towards me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.

1 Corinthians 2:3

I came to you in weakness,  in fear,  and in much trembling.

1 Corinthians 2:5

so that your faith might not be based on human wisdom but on God’s power.

2 Corinthians 11:30

If boasting is necessary, I will boast about my weaknesses.

2 Corinthians 12:1

Boasting is necessary. It is not profitable, but I will move on to visions  and revelations  of the Lord.

2 Corinthians 12:10

So I take pleasure in weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and in difficulties, for the sake of Christ.  For when I am weak, then I am strong.

2 Corinthians 12:15

I will most gladly spend and be spent for you.  , If I love you more, am I to be loved less?

2 Corinthians 12:5

I will boast about this person, but not about myself, except of my weaknesses.

Ephesians 3:16

I pray that he may grant you, according to the riches  of his glory,  to be strengthened with power  in your inner being  through his Spirit,

Philippians 4:13

I am able to do all things through him  who strengthens me.

Colossians 1:11

being strengthened  with all power,  according to his glorious  might, so that you may have great endurance and patience, joyfully

1 Timothy 1:14

and the grace of our Lord overflowed, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 11:34

quenched the raging of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, gained strength in weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight.

Hebrews 4:16

Therefore, let us approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in time of need.

Joshua 1:9

Haven’t I commanded you: be strong and courageous?  Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.’