111 Bible verses about Weakness

Weakness is an undeniable part of being human. Throughout our lives, we all face situations that test us and reveal our vulnerabilities. But even though weakness is often seen as a stumbling block, the truth is, it can become a powerful opportunity for growth and for us to be strengthened by God's power.

The Bible is full of passages about weakness and how God uses it to show His strength. A clear example is the Apostle Paul, who experienced a weakness he called a "thorn in the flesh." Even though he asked God three times to remove it, he received this answer: "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness" (2 Corinthians 12:9).

Keep in mind that even though weakness can often leave us feeling disadvantaged and discouraged, it's in those moments that we can experience God's transforming power. His grace is enough to overcome our limitations and strengthen us in our weakness. It's in our vulnerability that His strength becomes most evident.

It's important to acknowledge our weakness, because when we do, it allows us to be aware of our need for God and pushes us to seek His strength. Instead of seeing weakness as a flaw, we can see it as an opportunity for spiritual growth and to experience God's inexhaustible love in our lives.

Take heart, keep going! You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you!

Therefore I am content with weaknesses, with insults, with troubles, with persecutions and difficulties for the sake of Christ, for whenever I am weak, then I am strong.

But he said to me, “My grace is enough for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” So then, I will boast most gladly about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may reside in me.

My flesh and my heart may grow weak, but God always protects my heart and gives me stability.

He gives strength to those who are tired; to the ones who lack power, he gives renewed energy.

The one true God gives me strength; he removes the obstacles in my way.

by casting all your cares on him because he cares for you.

God is our strong refuge; he is truly our helper in times of trouble.

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.Take my yoke on you and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.“Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?”For my yoke is easy to bear, and my load is not hard to carry.”

In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness, for we do not know how we should pray, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with inexpressible groanings.

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

Stay awake and pray that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

But you, O Lord, do not remain far away! You are my source of strength! Hurry and help me!

When he calls out to me, I will answer him. I will be with him when he is in trouble; I will rescue him and bring him honor.

For God did not give us a Spirit of fear but of power and love and self-control.

For we do not have a high priest incapable of sympathizing with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way just as we are, yet without sin.Therefore let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and find grace whenever we need help.

For we do not have a high priest incapable of sympathizing with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way just as we are, yet without sin.

Don’t be afraid, for I am with you! Don’t be frightened, for I am your God! I strengthen you – yes, I help you – yes, I uphold you with my saving right hand!

If I must boast, I will boast about the things that show my weakness.

It is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power;

To the weak I became weak in order to gain the weak. I have become all things to all people, so that by all means I may save some.

He heals the brokenhearted, and bandages their wounds.

For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.

Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

But we who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak, and not just please ourselves.

But be careful that this liberty of yours does not become a hindrance to the weak.

The Lord is near the brokenhearted; he delivers those who are discouraged.

But God chose what the world thinks foolish to shame the wise, and God chose what the world thinks weak to shame the strong.

I am oppressed and needy! May the Lord pay attention to me! You are my helper and my deliverer! O my God, do not delay!

And I was with you in weakness and in fear and with much trembling.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding.Acknowledge him in all your ways, and he will make your paths straight.

If you forgive anyone for anything, I also forgive him – for indeed what I have forgiven (if I have forgiven anything) I did so for you in the presence of Christ,

For indeed he was crucified by reason of weakness, but he lives because of God’s power. For we also are weak in him, but we will live together with him, because of God’s power toward you.

Now some men came down from Judea and began to teach the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.”

Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort,who comforts us in all our troubles so that we may be able to comfort those experiencing any trouble with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.

When I cried out for help, you answered me. You made me bold and energized me.

I collapse from grief. Sustain me by your word!

But he lifted up our illnesses, he carried our pain; even though we thought he was being punished, attacked by God, and afflicted for something he had done.

For my life nears its end in pain; my years draw to a close as I groan. My strength fails me because of my sin, and my bones become brittle.

So let the one who thinks he is standing be careful that he does not fall.No trial has overtaken you that is not faced by others. And God is faithful: He will not let you be tried beyond what you are able to bear, but with the trial will also provide a way out so that you may be able to endure it.

Consequently the Lord provides safety for the oppressed; he provides safety in times of trouble.

The name of the Lord is like a strong tower; the righteous person runs to it and is set safely on high.

But those who wait for the Lord’s help find renewed strength; they rise up as if they had eagles’ wings, they run without growing weary, they walk without getting tired.

And let us hold unwaveringly to the hope that we confess, for the one who made the promise is trustworthy.

For God alone I patiently wait; he is the one who delivers me.Do not trust in what you can gain by oppression! Do not put false confidence in what you can gain by robbery! If wealth increases, do not become attached to it!God has declared one principle; two principles I have heard: God is strong,and you, O Lord, demonstrate loyal love. For you repay men for what they do.He alone is my protector and deliverer. He is my refuge; I will not be upended.

What then shall we say about these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

This is what comforts me in my trouble, for your promise revives me.

But God chose what the world thinks foolish to shame the wise, and God chose what the world thinks weak to shame the strong.God chose what is low and despised in the world, what is regarded as nothing, to set aside what is regarded as something,so that no one can boast in his presence.

Your loyal followers trust in you, for you, Lord, do not abandon those who seek your help.

For if they fall, one will help his companion up, but pity the person who falls down and has no one to help him up.

I keep your rules; I love them greatly.

But you know it was because of a physical illness that I first proclaimed the gospel to you,

Throw your burden upon the Lord, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the godly to be upended.

Look, God is my deliverer! I will trust in him and not fear. For the Lord gives me strength and protects me; he has become my deliverer.”

Even when I must walk in the midst of danger, you revive me. You oppose my angry enemies, and your right hand delivers me.

Finally, be strengthened in the Lord and in the strength of his power.

But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that the extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us.

The Lord deserves praise! Day after day he carries our burden, the God who delivers us. (Selah)

And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose,

Direct my steps by your word! Do not let any sin dominate me!

You are from God, little children, and have conquered them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.

So you, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

For I am the Lord your God, the one who takes hold of your right hand, who says to you, ‘Don’t be afraid, I am helping you.’

Turn away from me, you evil men, so that I can observe the commands of my God.

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.

For he has satisfied those who thirst, and those who hunger he has filled with food.

Be devoted to one another with mutual love, showing eagerness in honoring one another.

Although a righteous person may fall seven times, he gets up again, but the wicked will be brought down by calamity.

For his anger lasts only a brief moment, and his good favor restores one’s life. One may experience sorrow during the night, but joy arrives in the morning.

You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill cannot be hidden.People do not light a lamp and put it under a basket but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house.In the same way, let your light shine before people, so that they can see your good deeds and give honor to your Father in heaven.

When you pass through the waters, I am with you; when you pass through the streams, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not harm you.

for you live among them. You sustain the oppressed with your good blessings, O God.

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, we must get rid of every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and run with endurance the race set out for us,For they disciplined us for a little while as seemed good to them, but he does so for our benefit, that we may share his holiness.Now all discipline seems painful at the time, not joyful. But later it produces the fruit of peace and righteousness for those trained by it.Therefore, strengthen your listless hands and your weak knees,and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put out of joint but be healed.Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness, for without it no one will see the Lord.See to it that no one comes short of the grace of God, that no one be like a bitter root springing up and causing trouble, and through him many become defiled.And see to it that no one becomes an immoral or godless person like Esau, who sold his own birthright for a single meal.For you know that later when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no opportunity for repentance, although he sought the blessing with tears.For you have not come to something that can be touched, to a burning fire and darkness and gloom and a whirlwindand the blast of a trumpet and a voice uttering words such that those who heard begged to hear no more.keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. For the joy set out for him he endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.

Be strong and confident, all you who wait on the Lord!

On behalf of such an individual I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except about my weaknesses.

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

Rejoice in hope, endure in suffering, persist in prayer.

Turn toward me and have mercy on me, for I am alone and oppressed!

This brings you great joy, although you may have to suffer for a short time in various trials.Such trials show the proven character of your faith, which is much more valuable than gold – gold that is tested by fire, even though it is passing away – and will bring praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.

Do not reject me in my old age! When my strength fails, do not abandon me!

For I am sure of this very thing, that the one who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.

being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might for the display of all patience and steadfastness, joyfully

I cried out with all my heart, “Answer me, O Lord! I will observe your statutes.”

The path of life is upward for the wise person, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.

May I live and praise you! May your regulations help me!

And if children, then heirs (namely, heirs of God and also fellow heirs with Christ) – if indeed we suffer with him so we may also be glorified with him.

But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me has not been in vain. In fact, I worked harder than all of them – yet not I, but the grace of God with me.

In the darkness a light shines for the godly, for each one who is merciful, compassionate, and just.

You keep completely safe the people who maintain their faith, for they trust in you.

When I am afraid, I trust in you.In God – I boast in his promise – in God I trust, I am not afraid. What can mere men do to me?

So we must not grow weary in doing good, for in due time we will reap, if we do not give up.

Therefore we do not despair, but even if our physical body is wearing away, our inner person is being renewed day by day.For our momentary, light suffering is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison

And, after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory in Christ will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.

The one true God acts in a faithful manner; the Lord’s promise is reliable; he is a shield to all who take shelter in him.

Take my yoke on you and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

Look, the sovereign Lord comes as a victorious warrior; his military power establishes his rule. Look, his reward is with him; his prize goes before him.

How blessed are those who find their strength in you, and long to travel the roads that lead to your temple!

Guard your heart with all vigilance, for from it are the sources of life.

In my heart I store up your words, so I might not sin against you.

Not only this, but we also rejoice in sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,and endurance, character, and character, hope.And hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

that if our conscience condemns us, that God is greater than our conscience and knows all things.

Then he said to them, “My soul is deeply grieved, even to the point of death. Remain here and stay awake with me.”

Do not be conformed to this present world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may test and approve what is the will of God – what is good and well-pleasing and perfect.

But I trust in your faithfulness. May I rejoice because of your deliverance!

Now, this is what the Lord says, the one who created you, O Jacob, and formed you, O Israel: “Don’t be afraid, for I will protect you. I call you by name, you are mine.

Commit your works to the Lord, and your plans will be established.

I will give you thanks because your deeds are awesome and amazing. You knew me thoroughly;

The Lord is on my side, I am not afraid! What can people do to me?The Lord is on my side as my helper. I look in triumph on those who hate me.

I look up toward the hills. From where does my help come?My help comes from the Lord, the Creator of heaven and earth!

Strengthen the hands that have gone limp, steady the knees that shake!Tell those who panic, “Be strong! Do not fear! Look, your God comes to avenge! With divine retribution he comes to deliver you.”

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