2 Corinthians 12:9

God's Word

But he told me: “My kindness  is all you need. My power is strongest when you are weak.” So I will brag even more about my weaknesses in order that Christ’s power will live in me.

Cross References

2 Kings 2:15

The disciples of the prophets who were at Jericho saw him from a distance. They said, “Elijah’s spirit rests on Elisha!” Then they went to meet him and bowed in front of him with their faces touching the ground.

Psalm 8:2

From the mouths of little children and infants, you have built a fortress against your opponents to silence the enemy and the avenger.

Isaiah 11:2

The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of advice and power, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the Lord.

Isaiah 43:2

When you go through the sea, I am with you. When you go through rivers, they will not sweep you away. When you walk through fire, you will not be burned, and the flames will not harm you.

Zephaniah 3:17

The Lord your God is with you. He is a hero who saves you. He happily rejoices over you, renews you with his love, and celebrates over you with shouts of joy.

Matthew 28:18

When Jesus came near, he spoke to them. He said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.

Matthew 28:20

Teach them to do everything I have commanded you. “And remember that I am always with you until the end of time.”

Luke 21:15

I will give you words and wisdom that none of your enemies will be able to oppose or prove wrong.

1 Corinthians 10:13

There isn’t any temptation that you have experienced which is unusual for humans. God, who faithfully keeps his promises, will not allow you to be tempted beyond your power to resist. But when you are tempted, he will also give you the ability to endure the temptation as your way of escape.

1 Corinthians 15:10

But God’s kindness  made me what I am, and that kindness was not wasted on me. Instead, I worked harder than all the others. It was not I who did it, but God’s kindness was with me.

1 Corinthians 2:3

When I came to you, I was weak. I was afraid and very nervous.

1 Corinthians 2:5

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

2 Corinthians 11:30

If I must brag, I will brag about the things that show how weak I am.

2 Corinthians 12:1

I must brag, although it doesn’t do any good. I’ll go on to visions and revelations from the Lord.

2 Corinthians 12:10

Therefore, I accept weakness, mistreatment, hardship, persecution, and difficulties suffered for Christ. It’s clear that when I’m weak, I’m strong.

2 Corinthians 12:15

I will be very glad to spend whatever I have. I’ll even give myself for you. Do you love me less because I love you so much?

2 Corinthians 12:5

I’ll brag about this person, but I won’t brag about myself unless it’s about my weaknesses.

Ephesians 3:16

I’m asking God to give you a gift from the wealth of his glory. I pray that he would give you inner strength and power through his Spirit.

Philippians 4:13

I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me.

Colossians 1:11

We ask him to strengthen you by his glorious might with all the power you need to patiently endure everything with joy.

1 Timothy 1:14

Our Lord was very kind  to me. Through his kindness he brought me to faith and gave me the love that Christ Jesus shows people.

Hebrews 11:34

put out raging fires, and escaped death. They found strength when they were weak. They were powerful in battle and defeated other armies.

Hebrews 4:16

So we can go confidently to the throne of God’s kindness  to receive mercy and find kindness, which will help us at the right time.

Joshua 1:9

“I have commanded you, ‘Be strong and courageous! Don’t tremble or be terrified, because the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.’ ”