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2 Corinthians 13:9

For we rejoice when we exert not our power, and when ye are strong: as this is what we wish, even your perfection.

1770 John Worsley NT

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.

10Therefore I write these things while absent, that when present I may not use severity, according to the power which the Lord hath given me for edification, and not for destruction.

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 4:12So that death is wrought in us, but life in you.

2 Corinthians 11:30If I must boast, I will boast of the things which relate to my infirmity.

2 Corinthians 13:7I pray to God that ye may do no evil: and not that we may appear to be approved by your punishment, but that ye may do that which is good, though we should seem to be disapproved.

Ephesians 4:12to 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 most ardently praying, that we may see your face, and perfect whatever is wanting 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 →

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