2 Corinthians 12:9

Conservative English Version

But he replied, "My kindness is all you need. My power is strongest when you are weak." So if Christ keeps giving me his power, I will gladly brag about how weak I am.

Cross References

2 Kings 2:15

When the prophets from Jericho saw what happened, they said to each other, "Elisha now has Elijah's power." They walked over to him, bowed down,

Psalm 8:2

With praises from children and from tiny infants, you have built a fortress. It makes your enemies silent, and all who turn against you are left speechless.

Isaiah 11:2

The Spirit of the LORD will be with him to give him understanding, wisdom, and insight. He will be powerful, and he will know and honor the LORD.

Isaiah 43:2

When you cross deep rivers, I will be with you, and you won't drown. When you walk through fire, you won't be burned or scorched by the flames.

Zephaniah 3:17

The LORD your God wins victory after victory and is always with you. He celebrates and sings because of you, and he will refresh your life with his love."

Matthew 28:18

Jesus came to them and said: I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth!

Matthew 28:20

and teach them to do everything I have told you. I will be with you always, even until the end of the world.

Luke 21:15

I will give you the wisdom to know what to say. None of your enemies will be able to oppose you or to say that you are wrong.

1 Corinthians 10:13

You are tempted in the same way that everyone else is tempted. But God can be trusted not to let you be tempted too much, and he will show you how to escape from your temptations.

1 Corinthians 15:10

But God was kind! He made me what I am, and his wonderful kindness wasn't wasted. I worked much harder than any of the other apostles, although it was really God's kindness at work and not me.

1 Corinthians 2:3

At first, I was weak and trembling with fear.

1 Corinthians 2:5

That way you would have faith because of God's power and not because of human wisdom.

2 Corinthians 11:30

If I have to brag, I will brag about how weak I am.

2 Corinthians 12:1

I have to brag. There is nothing to be gained by it, but I must brag about the visions and other things that the Lord has shown me.

2 Corinthians 12:10

Yes, I am glad to be weak or insulted or mistreated or to have troubles and sufferings, if it is for Christ. Because when I am weak, I am strong.

2 Corinthians 12:15

So I will gladly give all that I have and all that I am. Will you love me less for loving you too much?

2 Corinthians 12:5

I will brag about that man, but not about myself, except to say how weak I am.

Ephesians 3:16

God is wonderful and glorious. I pray that his Spirit will make you become strong followers

Philippians 4:13

Christ gives me the strength to face anything.

Colossians 1:11

His glorious power will make you patient and strong enough to endure anything, and you will be truly happy.

1 Timothy 1:14

Christ Jesus our Lord was very kind to me. He has greatly blessed my life with faith and love just like his own.

Hebrews 11:34

and put out raging fires and escaped from the swords of their enemies. Although they were weak, they were given the strength and power to chase foreign armies away.

Hebrews 4:16

So whenever we are in need, we should come bravely before the throne of our merciful God. There we will be treated with undeserved kindness, and we will find help.

Joshua 1:9

I've commanded you to be strong and brave. Don't ever be afraid or discouraged! I am the LORD your God, and I will be there to help you wherever you go.