2 Corinthians 12:9

Modern English Version

But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will boast in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Cross References

2 Kings 2:15

When the sons of the prophets who were at Jericho saw him from far off, they said, “The spirit of Elijah rests on Elisha.” And they came to meet him and bowed down to the ground before him.

Psalm 8:2

Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants You have ordained strength because of Your enemies, to silence the enemy and the avenger.

Isaiah 11:2

The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord.

Isaiah 43:2

When you pass through waters, I will be with you. And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame kindle on you.

Zephaniah 3:17

The Lord your God is in your midst, a Mighty One, who will save. He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will renew you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.

Matthew 28:18

Then Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.

Matthew 28:20

teaching them to observe all things I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.

Luke 21:15

For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your opponents will be able to neither refute nor resist.

1 Corinthians 10:13

No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, and He will not permit you to be tempted above what you can endure, but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, 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 toward me was not in vain. I labored more abundantly than all of them, yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.

1 Corinthians 2:3

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

1 Corinthians 2:5

so that your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.

2 Corinthians 11:30

If I must boast, I will boast of the things which concern my weakness.

2 Corinthians 12:1

Doubtless it is not profitable for me to boast. So I will move on to visions and revelations of the Lord.

2 Corinthians 12:10

So I take pleasure in weaknesses, in reproaches, in hardships, in persecutions, and in distresses for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

2 Corinthians 12:15

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

2 Corinthians 12:5

Of such a person, I will boast. Yet of myself I will not boast, except in my weaknesses.

Ephesians 3:16

that He would give you, according to the riches of His glory, power to be strengthened by His Spirit in the inner man,

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things, because of Christ who strengthens me.

Colossians 1:11

strengthened with all might according to His glorious power, enduring everything with perseverance and patience joyfully,

1 Timothy 1:14

The grace of our Lord overflowed with the faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 11:34

quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, became valiant in fighting, and turned the armies of foreign enemies to flight.

Hebrews 4:16

Let us then come with confidence to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

Joshua 1:9

Have not I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”