Verse 9

2 Corinthians 12:9

American Standard Version

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9 And he hath said unto me, My Grace is sufficient for thee: for [my] power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Original Language Text

greek

καὶ εἴρηκέν μοι· Ἀρκεῖ σοι ἡ χάρις μου· ἡ γὰρ ⸀δύναμις ἐν ἀσθενείᾳ ⸀τελεῖται. ἥδιστα οὖν μᾶλλον καυχήσομαι ἐν ταῖς ἀσθενείαις ⸀μου, ἵνα ἐπισκηνώσῃ ἐπ’ ἐμὲ ἡ δύναμις τοῦ Χριστοῦ.

English Translation

And He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.

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Chapter 12 Context

1 I must needs glory, though it is not expedient; but I will come to visions and revelations of the Lo... Focus ↗

2 I know a man in Christ, fourteen years ago (whether in the body, I know not; or whether out of the b... Focus ↗

3 And I know such a man (whether in the body, or apart from the body, I know not; God (Elohim) knoweth... Focus ↗

4 how that he was caught up into Paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a m... Focus ↗

5 On behalf of such a one will I glory: but on mine own behalf I will not glory, save in [my] weakness... Focus ↗

6 For if I should desire to glory, I shall not be foolish; for I shall speak the truth: but I forbear,... Focus ↗

7 And by reason of the exceeding greatness of the revelations, that I should not be exalted overmuch,... Focus ↗

8 Concerning this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. Focus ↗

9 And he hath said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for [my] power is made perfect in weaknes...

10 Wherefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses... Focus ↗

11 I am become foolish: ye compelled me; for I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing was... Focus ↗

12 Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, by signs and wonders and might... Focus ↗

13 For what is there wherein ye were made inferior to the rest of the churches, except [it be] that I m... Focus ↗

14 Behold, this is the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not be a burden to you: for I s... Focus ↗

15 And I will most gladly spend and be spent for your souls. If I love you more abundantly, am I loved... Focus ↗

16 But be it so, I did not myself burden you; but, being crafty, I caught you with guile. Focus ↗

17 Did I take advantage of you by any one of them whom I have sent unto you? Focus ↗

18 I exhorted Titus, and I sent the brother with him. Did Titus take any advantage of you? walked we no... Focus ↗

19 Ye think all this time that we are excusing ourselves unto you. In the sight of God (Elohim) speak w... Focus ↗

20 For I fear, lest by any means, when I come, I should find you not such as I would, and should myself... Focus ↗

21 lest again when I come my God (Elohim) should humble me before you, and I should mourn for many of t... Focus ↗

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Book: 2 Corinthians
Chapter: Chapter 12 (21 verses)
Version: American Standard Version

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