2 Corinthians 13:9
For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are powerful; this also we pray for, even your perfection.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
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 have no power against the truth, but for the truth.
Cross References
2 Corinthians 4:12So that death works in us, but life in you.
2 Corinthians 11:30If I must needs boast, I will boast of things which belong to my infirmity.
2 Corinthians 13:7Now I pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but that ye may do what is good, though we be as reprobate.
Ephesians 4:12for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the building up of the body of Christ;
Colossians 1:28whom we announce, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ;
1 Thessalonians 3:10night and day praying exceedingly that we may see your face, and may perfect that which is lacking in 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 →