2 Corinthians 12:9

And 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.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

In Context

8In this behalf, thrice, besought I, the Lord, that it might depart from me;

10Wherefore, 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.

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Cross References

Exodus 4:10And Moses said unto Yahweh—Pardon, O My Lord! not a man of words, am I, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant,—for heavy of mouth and heavy of tongue, I am.

Joshua 1:9Have I not commanded thee, Be firm and bold, do not start nor be dismayed,—for, with thee, is Yahweh thy God, whithersoever thou goest?

Psalms 8:2Out of the mouth of children and sucklings, hast thou laid a foundation of strength,—because of thine adversaries, to make foe and avenger be still.

Isaiah 11:2And the spirit of Yahweh shall rest upon him,—The spirit of wisdom and understanding, The spirit of counsel and might, The spirit of knowledge and reverence of Yahweh;

Isaiah 40:29Giving to him that fainteth, strength, And to him that hath no vigour, he causeth, power to abound?

Isaiah 43:2When thou passest through the waters, with thee, I am, Or, through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee,—When thou walkest through fire, thou shall not be scorched, And, a flame, shall not kindle upon thee;

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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