2 Corinthians 12:9

New American Bible - revised edition

but he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” I will rather boast most gladly of my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may dwell with me.

Cross References

2 Kings 2:15

The guild prophets in Jericho, who were on the other side, saw him and said, “The spirit of Elijah rests on Elisha.” They went to meet him, bowing to the ground before him.

Psalm 8:2

O Lord, our Lord, how awesome is your name through all the earth! I will sing of your majesty above the heavens

Isaiah 11:2

The spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him: a spirit of wisdom and of understanding, A spirit of counsel and of strength, a spirit of knowledge and of fear of the Lord,

Isaiah 43:2

When you pass through waters, I will be with you; through rivers, you shall not be swept away. When you walk through fire, you shall not be burned, nor will flames consume you.

Zephaniah 3:17

The Lord, your God, is in your midst, a mighty savior, Who will rejoice over you with gladness, and renew you in his love, Who will sing joyfully because of you,

Matthew 28:18

Then Jesus approached and said to them, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me.

Matthew 28:20

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

Luke 21:15

for I myself shall give you a wisdom in speaking that all your adversaries will be powerless to resist or refute.

1 Corinthians 10:13

No trial has come to you but what is human. God is faithful and will not let you be tried beyond your strength; but with the trial he will also provide a way out, so that you may be able to bear it. Warning Against Idolatry.

1 Corinthians 15:10

But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me has not been ineffective. Indeed, I have toiled harder than all of them; not I, however, but the grace of God [that is] with me.

1 Corinthians 2:3

I came to you in weakness and fear and much trembling,

1 Corinthians 2:5

so that your faith might rest not on human wisdom but on the power of God. The True Wisdom.

2 Corinthians 11:30

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

2 Corinthians 12:1

I must boast; not that it is profitable, but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord.

2 Corinthians 12:10

Therefore, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and constraints, for the sake of Christ; for when I am weak, then I am strong. Selfless Concern for the Church.

2 Corinthians 12:15

I will most gladly spend and be utterly spent for your sakes. If I love you more, am I to be loved less?

2 Corinthians 12:5

About this person I will boast, but about myself I will not boast, except about my weaknesses.

Ephesians 3:16

that he may grant you in accord with the riches of his glory to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inner self,

Philippians 4:13

I have the strength for everything through him who empowers me.

Colossians 1:11

strengthened with every power, in accord with his glorious might, for all endurance and patience, with joy

1 Timothy 1:14

Indeed, the grace of our Lord has been abundant, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 11:34

put out raging fires, escaped the devouring sword; out of weakness they were made powerful, became strong in battle, and turned back foreign invaders.

Hebrews 4:16

So let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and to find grace for timely help.

Joshua 1:9

I command you: be strong and steadfast! Do not fear nor be dismayed, for the Lord, your God, is with you wherever you go.