2 Corinthians 13:4

For although he was crucified in weakness, yet he lives by the power of God. And yes, we are weak in him. But we shall live with him by the power of God among you.

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In The King James Version

For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him by the power of God toward you.

In Context

3Do you seek evidence that it is Christ who speaks in me, who is not weak with you, but is powerful with you?

5Test yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Examine yourselves. Or do you yourselves not know whether Christ Jesus is in you? But perhaps you are reprobates.

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Cross References

Luke 22:43Then an Angel appeared to him from heaven, strengthening him. And being in agony, he prayed more intensely;

Acts 2:36Therefore, may the entire house of Israel know most certainly that God has made this same Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.”

Acts 4:10let it be known to all of you and to all of the people of Israel, that in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ the Nazarene, whom you crucified, whom God has raised from the dead, by him, this man stands before you, healthy.

Romans 6:4For through baptism we have been buried with him into death, so that, in the manner that Christ rose from the dead, by the glory of the Father, so may we also walk in the newness of life.

Romans 14:9For Christ died and rose again for this purpose: that he might be the ruler of both the dead and the living.

1 Corinthians 15:43What is sown in dishonor shall rise to glory. What is sown in weakness shall rise to power.

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 13:2-7

The Apostle Asserts His Claims. ( a. d. 57.) 1 This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established. 2 I told you before, and foretell you, as if I were present, the second time; and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned, and to all other, that, if I come again, I will not spare: 3 Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, which to you-ward is not weak, but is mighty in you. 4 For though he was crucified through weakness,… Read the whole commentary →

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