2 Corinthians 12:9

Weymouth NT

but His reply has been, »My grace suffices for you, for power matures in weakness.« Most gladly therefore will I boast of my infirmities rather than complain of them–in order that Christ's power may overshadow me.

Cross References

Matthew 28:18

Jesus however came near and said to them, »All power in Heaven and over the earth has been given to me.

Matthew 28:20

and teach them to obey every command which I have given you. And remember, I am with you always, day by day, until the Close of the Age.«

Luke 21:15

for I will give you utterance and wisdom which none of your opponents will be able to withstand or reply to.«

1 Corinthians 10:13

No temptation has you in its power but such as is common to human nature; and God is faithful and will not allow you to be tempted beyond your strength. But, when the temptation comes, He will also provide the way of escape; so that you may be able to bear it.

1 Corinthians 15:10

But what I am I am by the grace of God, and His grace bestowed upon me did not prove ineffectual. But I labored more strenuously than all the rest–yet it was not I, but God's grace working with me.

1 Corinthians 2:3

And so far as I myself was concerned, I came to you in conscious feebleness and in fear and in deep anxiety.

1 Corinthians 2:5

so that your trust might rest not on the wisdom of man but on the power of God.

2 Corinthians 11:30

If boast I must, it shall be of things which display my weakness.

2 Corinthians 12:1

I am compelled to boast. It is not a profitable employment, but I will proceed to visions and revelations granted me by the Lord.

2 Corinthians 12:10

In fact I take pleasure in infirmities, in the bearing of insults, in distress, in persecutions, in grievous difficulties–for Christ's sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong.

2 Corinthians 12:15

And as for me, most gladly will I spend all I have and be utterly spent for your salvation.

2 Corinthians 12:5

Of such a one I will boast; but of myself I will not boast, except in my weaknesses.

Ephesians 3:16

to grant you –in accordance with the wealth of His glorious perfections– to be strengthened by His Spirit with power penetrating to your inmost being.

Philippians 4:13

I have strength for anything through Him who gives me power.

Colossians 1:11

Since His power is so glorious, may you be strengthened with strength of every kind, and be prepared for cheerfully enduring all things with patience and long-suffering;

1 Timothy 1:14

and the grace of our Lord came to me in overflowing fulness, conferring faith on me and the love which is in Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 11:34

deprived fire of its power, escaped being killed by the sword, out of weakness were made strong, became mighty in war, put to flight foreign armies.

Hebrews 4:16

Therefore let us come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our times of need.