2 Corinthians 12:10

Because of this, I am pleased in my infirmity: in reproaches, in difficulties, in persecutions, in distresses, for the sake of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am powerful.

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In The King James Version

Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

In Context

9And he said to me: “My grace is sufficient for you. For virtue is perfected in weakness.” And so, willingly shall I glory in my weaknesses, so that the virtue of Christ may live within me.

11I have become foolish; you have compelled me. For I ought to have been commended by you. For I have been nothing less than those who claim to be above the measure of Apostles, even though I am nothing.

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Cross References

John 15:21But all these things they will do to you because of my name, for they do not know him who sent me.

Romans 5:3And not only that, but we also find glory in tribulation, knowing that tribulation exercises patience,

1 Corinthians 4:10So we are fools because of Christ, but you are discerning in Christ? We are weak, but you are strong? You are noble, but we are ignoble?

2 Corinthians 4:5For we are not preaching about ourselves, but about Jesus Christ our Lord. We are merely your servants through Jesus.

2 Corinthians 4:17For though our tribulation is, at the present time, brief and light, it accomplishes in us the weight of a sublime eternal glory, beyond measure.

2 Corinthians 6:4But in all things, let us exhibit ourselves as ministers of God with great patience: through tribulation, difficulties, and distress;

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 12:2-11

The Apostle's Rapture. ( a. d. 57.) 1 It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. 2 I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one caught up to the third heaven. 3 And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) 4 How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for… Read the whole commentary →

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