2 Corinthians 12:9

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

But the Lord said, “My grace is all you need. Only when you are weak can everything be done completely by my power.” So I will gladly boast about my weaknesses. Then Christ’s power can stay in me.

Cross References

Philippians 4:13

Christ is the one who gives me the strength I need to do whatever I must do.

2 Corinthians 12:10

Yes, I am glad to have weaknesses if they are for Christ. I am glad to be insulted and have hard times. I am glad when I am persecuted and have problems, because it is when I am weak that I am really strong.

Ephesians 3:16

I ask the Father with his great glory to give you the power to be strong in your spirits. He will give you that strength through his Spirit.

Joshua 1:9

Remember, I commanded you to be strong and brave. Don’t be afraid, because the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

Isaiah 43:2

When you have troubles, I am with you. When you cross rivers, you will not be hurt. When you walk through fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not hurt you.

1 Corinthians 10:13

The only temptations that you have are the same temptations that all people have. But you can trust God. He will not let you be tempted more than you can bear. But when you are tempted, God will also give you a way to escape that temptation. Then you will be able to endure it.

Hebrews 4:16

With Jesus as our high priest, we can feel free to come before God’s throne where there is grace. There we receive mercy and kindness to help us when we need it.

2 Corinthians 12:5

I will boast about a man like that, but I will not boast about myself. I will boast only about my weaknesses.

1 Corinthians 15:10

But, because of God’s grace, that is what I am. And his grace that he gave me was not wasted. I worked harder than all the other apostles. (But I was not really the one working. It was God’s grace that was with me.)

1 Corinthians 2:5

I did this so that your faith would be in God’s power, not in human wisdom.

Colossians 1:11

that God will strengthen you with his own great power so that you will be patient and not give up when troubles come. Then you will be happy

Luke 21:15

I will give you the wisdom to say things that none of your enemies can answer.

2 Corinthians 11:30

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

1 Timothy 1:14

But our Lord gave me a full measure of his grace. And with that grace came the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 11:34

And some were able to stop blazing fires. Others escaped from being killed with swords. Some who were weak were made strong. They became powerful in battle and defeated other armies.

Zephaniah 3:17

The Lord your God is with you. He is like a powerful soldier. He will save you. He will show how much he loves you and how happy he is with you. He will laugh and be happy about you,

Psalm 8:2

From the mouths of children and babies come songs of praise to you. They sing of your power to silence your enemies who were seeking revenge.

Matthew 28:20

Teach them to obey everything that I have told you to do. You can be sure that I will be with you always. I will continue with you until the end of time.”

Matthew 28:18

So he came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth is given to me.

Isaiah 11:2

The Lord’s Spirit will always be with that new king to give him wisdom, understanding, guidance, and power. The Spirit will help him know and respect the Lord.

2 Corinthians 12:15

So I am happy to give everything I have for you. I will even give myself for you. If I love you more, will you love me less?

2 Kings 2:15

When the group of prophets at Jericho saw Elisha, they said, “Elijah’s spirit is now on Elisha!” They came to meet Elisha. They bowed very low to the ground before him.

1 Corinthians 2:3

When I came to you, I was weak and shook with fear.

2 Corinthians 12:1

There is more that I have to say about myself. It won’t help, but I will talk now about visions and revelations from the Lord.