2 Corinthians 12:9
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.
2 Corinthians 12:9 in context
7And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.
8For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
9And 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.
10Therefore 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.
11I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing am I behind the very chiefest apostles, though I be nothing.
What does 2 Corinthians 12:9 mean?
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Bible Verses About Grace
Scripture on unearned favour — saved by it, sustained by it, and never running out of it.
Bible Verses About Strength
When you are worn thin — Scripture on the strength God gives to those who have run out of their own.
Bible Verses About the Power of God
Scripture on the God with whom nothing is impossible — Maker, sustainer, and mighty to save.
Cross-references
Other passages that echo or illuminate 2 Corinthians 12:9.
- 2 Corinthians 12:10Therefore 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.
- Isaiah 40:29He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.
- Philippians 4:13I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
- Hebrews 4:16Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
The Book of 2 Corinthians — summary, themes & key verses
Strength in weakness — Paul's most personal letter on comfort, suffering, and grace.
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