That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. Cross References Romans 5:3Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; Romans 8:35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? 2 Corinthians 5:15 And He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died for them and was raised again. 2 Corinthians 5:20 Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God. 2 Corinthians 6:4 Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities; 2 Corinthians 13:4 For He was indeed crucified in weakness, yet He lives by God's power. And though we are weak in Him, yet by God's power we will live with Him to serve you. 2 Corinthians 13:9 In fact, we rejoice when we are weak but you are strong, and our prayer is for your perfection. 2 Thessalonians 1:4 That is why we boast among God's churches about your perseverance and faith in the face of all the persecution and affliction you are enduring. 2 Timothy 3:11 my persecutions, and the sufferings that came upon me in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. What persecutions I endured! Yet the Lord rescued me from all of them. Chapter Outline 1. For commending of his apostleship, though he might glory of his wonderful revelations,9. yet he rather chooses to glory of his infirmities; 11. blaming the Corinthians for forcing him to this vain boasting. 14. He promises to come to them again; but yet altogether in the affection of a father; 20. although he fears he shall to his grief find many offenders, and public disorders there. Jump to Previous Account Attacks Bearing Calamities Christ Christ's Content Cruel Damages Delight Difficulties Distress Distresses Fact Feeble Grievous Hardships Infirmities Insults Necessities Needs Persecutions Pleased Pleasure Powerful Reproaches Sake Straits Strong Troubles Unkind Weak Weaknesses WordsJump to Next Account Attacks Bearing Calamities Christ Christ's Content Cruel Damages Delight Difficulties Distress Distresses Fact Feeble Grievous Hardships Infirmities Insults Necessities Needs Persecutions Pleased Pleasure Powerful Reproaches Sake Straits Strong Troubles Unkind Weak Weaknesses Words |
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge I take. 2 Corinthians 1:4 2 Corinthians 4:8-10, 17 2 Corinthians 7:4 Acts 5:41 Romans 5:3 Romans 8:35-39 Philippians 1:29 Philippians 2:17, 18 Colossians 1:24 James 1:2 1 Peter 1:6, 7 1 Peter 4:13, 14 in infirmities. 2 Corinthians 11:23-30 for Christ's. 2 Corinthians 4:5, 11 2 Corinthians 10:18 Luke 6:22 John 15:21 1 Corinthians 4:10 Revelation 2:3 for when. 2 Corinthians 12:9 2 Corinthians 13:4, 9 Ephesians 6:10 Links 2 Corinthians 12:10 NIV2 Corinthians 12:10 NLT 2 Corinthians 12:10 ESV 2 Corinthians 12:10 NASB 2 Corinthians 12:10 KJV 2 Corinthians 12:10 Bible Apps 2 Corinthians 12:10 Parallel 2 Corinthians 12:10 Biblia Paralela 2 Corinthians 12:10 Chinese Bible 2 Corinthians 12:10 French Bible 2 Corinthians 12:10 German Bible 2 Corinthians 12:10 Commentaries Bible Hub |