2 Corinthians 13:9
For we rejoice that we are weak, and you are strong. This also we pray for, your perfection.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.
In Context
8For we can do nothing against the truth; but for the truth.
Cross References
2 Corinthians 4:12So then death worketh in us, but life in you.
2 Corinthians 11:30If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things that concern my infirmity.
2 Corinthians 13:7Now we pray God, that you may do no evil, not that we may appear approved, but that you may do that which is good, and that we may be as reprobates.
Ephesians 4:12For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:
Colossians 1:28Whom we preach, admonishing every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 3:10Night and day more abundantly praying that we may see your face, and may accomplish those things that are wanting to your faith?
Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 13:8-11
The Apostle Asserts His Claims. ( a. d. 57.) 7 Now I pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but that ye should do that which is honest, though we be as reprobates. 8 For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth. 9 For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection. 10 Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power which the Lord hath given me to edification, and… Read the whole commentary →