2 Corinthians 12:10

Wherefore, I take pleasure in weaknesses, in insults, in necessities, in persecutions, and straits, in behalf of Christ; for, as soon as I am weak, then, am powerful.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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 at once he said unto me—Sufficient for thee, is my favour, for, my power, in weakness, is made complete. Most gladly, therefore, will I rather boast in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may spread a tent over me.

11I have become foolish,—ye, compelled me:—I, in fact, ought, by you, to have been commended; for, not a whit, have I come behind the exceeding overmuch apostles,—even if I am nothing:

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Cross References

John 15:21But, all these things, will they do unto you, on account of my name, because they know not him that sent me.

Romans 5:3And, not only so, but let us boast also in our tribulations; knowing that, our tribulation, worketh out endurance.

1 Corinthians 4:10We, are foolish for Christ’s sake, but, ye, prudent in Christ; we are weak, but, ye, mighty; ye, all-glorious, but, we, dishonoured.

2 Corinthians 4:5For, not ourselves, do we proclaim, but Christ Jesus, as Lord, and, ourselves, as your servants for Jesus’ sake.

2 Corinthians 4:17For, the momentary lightness of the tribulation, in a manner yet more and more excelling, is working out for us, an age-abiding weight of glory,—

2 Corinthians 6:4But, in everything, commending ourselves as God’s ministers,—in much endurance, in tribulations, in necessities, in straits,

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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