2 Corinthians 12:9

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

But his reply has been--'My help is enough for you; for my strength attains its perfection in the midst of weakness.' Most gladly, then, will I boast all the more of my weaknesses, so that the strength of the Christ may overshadow me.

Cross References

Matthew 28:18

Then Jesus came up, and spoke to them thus: "All authority in heaven and on the earth has been given to me.

Matthew 28:20

And teaching them to lay to heart all the commands that I have given you; and, remember, I myself am with you every day until the close of the age."

Luke 21:15

For I will myself give you words, and a wisdom which all your opponents together will be unable to resist or defy.

1 Corinthians 10:13

No temptation has come upon you that is not common to all mankind. God will not fail you, and he will not allow you to be tempted beyond your strength; but, when he sends the temptation, he will also provide the way of escape, so that you may have strength to endure.

1 Corinthians 15:10

But it is through the love of God that I am what I am, and the love that he showed me has not been wasted. No, I have toiled harder than any of them, and yet it was not I, but the love of God working with me.

1 Corinthians 2:3

Indeed, when I came among you, I was weak, and full of fears, and in great anxiety.

1 Corinthians 2:5

So that your faith should be based, not on the philosophy of man, but on the power of God.

2 Corinthians 11:30

If I must boast, I will boast of things which show my weakness!

2 Corinthians 12:1

I must boast! It is unprofitable; but I will pass to visions and revelations given by the Lord.

2 Corinthians 12:10

That is why I delight in weakness, ill-treatment, hardship, persecution, and difficulties, when borne for Christ. For, when I am weak, then it is that I am strong!

2 Corinthians 12:15

For my part, I will most gladly spend, and be spent, for your welfare. Can it be that the more intensely I love you the less I am to be loved?

2 Corinthians 12:5

About such a man I will boast, but about myself I will not boast except as regards my weaknesses.

Ephesians 3:16

And pray that, in proportion to the wealth of his glory, he will strengthen you with his power by breathing his Spirit into your inmost soul,

Philippians 4:13

I can do everything in the strength of him who makes me strong!

Colossians 1:11

You will be made strong at all points with a strength worthy of the power manifested in his Glory--strong to endure with patience, and even with gladness, whatever may befall you;

1 Timothy 1:14

and the loving-kindness of our Lord was boundless, and filled me with that faith and love which come from union with Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 11:34

quelled the fury of the flames, escaped the edge of the sword, found strength in the hour of weakness, displayed their prowess in war, and routed hostile armies.

Hebrews 4:16

Therefore, let us draw near boldly to the Throne of Love, to find pity and love for the hour of need.