2 Corinthians 12:10

Therefore, for Christ's sake, I take pleasure in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in distresses: for when I am weak, then I am strong.

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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 you: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Therefore, most gladly will I boast in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

11I have made a fool of myself; you have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended by you: for in nothing am I behind these superlative 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 do not know him who sent me.

Romans 5:3And not only this, but we also rejoice in tribulations: knowing that tribulation works perseverance;

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

2 Corinthians 4:5For we do not preach 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, prepares for us an incomparable and eternal weight of glory;

2 Corinthians 6:4But as the ministers of God we commend ourselves in all things; in much endurance, in afflictions, in hardships, in distress,

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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