2 Corinthians 13:9
for we rejoice when we may be weak, but you may be powerful; and we also pray for this—your perfection!
Literal Standard Version
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 are not able to do anything against the truth, but for the truth;
Cross References
2 Corinthians 4:12so that, death indeed works in us, and life in you.
2 Corinthians 11:30If it is necessary to boast, I will boast of the things of my weakness;
2 Corinthians 13:7and I pray before God that you do no evil, not that we may appear approved, but that you may do that which is right, and we may be as disapproved;
Ephesians 4:12to the perfecting of the holy ones, for a work of ministry, for a building up of the body of the Christ,
Colossians 1:28whom we proclaim, warning every man, and teaching every man, in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus,
1 Thessalonians 3:10exceedingly imploring night and day, that we might see your face, and perfect the things 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 →