2 Corinthians 13:9
For we are glad, when we are weak, and all of you are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.
Updated King James 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 can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.
Cross References
2 Corinthians 4:12So then death works in us, but life in you.
2 Corinthians 11:30If I must essentially glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities.
2 Corinthians 13:7Now I pray to God that all of you do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but that all of you should do that which is honest, though we be as reprobates.
Ephesians 4:12For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:
Colossians 1:28Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:
1 Thessalonians 3:10Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might 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 →