2 Corinthians 12:10

Wherefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then I am powerful.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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 thee; for my power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may abide upon me.

11I have become foolish; ye compelled me. For I ought to have been commended by you; for in nothing was I behind these overmuch apostles, though I am nothing.

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Cross References

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

Romans 5:3And not only so, but we rejoice in afflictions also; knowing that affliction works patience;

1 Corinthians 4:10We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honorable, but we are despised.

2 Corinthians 4:5For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus as Lord; and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake.

2 Corinthians 4:17For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, works out for us a far more exceeding, an eternal weight of glory;

2 Corinthians 6:4but as God's ministers, commending ourselves in everything, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,

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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