Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Therefore 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.
I take
In infirmities
For christ's
General references
Bible References
I take
2 Corinthians 1:4
He comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any kind of affliction, through the comfort we ourselves receive from God.
2 Corinthians 4:8
We are pressured in every way but not crushed; we are perplexed but not in despair;
2 Corinthians 7:4
I have great confidence in you; I have great pride in you. I am filled with encouragement; I am overcome with joy in all our afflictions.
Acts 5:41
Then they went out from the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to be dishonored on behalf of the Name.
Romans 5:3
And not only that, but we also rejoice in our afflictions, because we know that affliction produces endurance,
Romans 8:35 Who can separate us from the love of Christ?
Can affliction or anguish or persecution
or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?
Can affliction
or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?
Philippians 1:29
For it has been given to you on Christ’s behalf not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him,
Philippians 2:17
But even if I am poured out as a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.
Colossians 1:24
Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I am completing in my flesh what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for His body, that is, the church.
James 1:2
Consider it a great joy, my brothers, whenever you experience various trials,
1 Peter 1:6
You rejoice in this, though now for a short time you have had to struggle in various trials
1 Peter 4:13
Instead, rejoice as you share in the sufferings of the Messiah, so that you may also rejoice with great joy at the revelation of His glory.
In infirmities
2 Corinthians 11:23 Are they servants of Christ?
I’m talking like a madman—I’m a better one:
with far more labors,
many more imprisonments,
far worse beatings, near death many times.
I’m talking like a madman—I’m a better one:
with far more labors,
many more imprisonments,
far worse beatings, near death
For christ's
2 Corinthians 4:5
For we are not proclaiming ourselves but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your slaves because of Jesus.
2 Corinthians 10:18
For it is not the one commending himself who is approved, but the one the Lord commends.
Luke 6:22 You are blessed when people hate you,
when they exclude you, insult you,
and slander your name as evil
because of the Son of Man.
John 15:21 But they will do all these things to you on account of My name, because they don’t know the One who sent Me.
1 Corinthians 4:10
We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are distinguished, but we are dishonored!
Revelation 2:3 You also possess endurance and have tolerated many things because of My name and have not grown weary.
For when
2 Corinthians 12:9
But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore, I will most gladly boast all the more about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may reside in me.
2 Corinthians 13:4
In fact, He was crucified in weakness, but He lives by God’s power. For we also are weak in Him, yet toward you we will live with Him by God’s power.
Ephesians 6:10
Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by His vast strength.
General references
Isaiah 40:29 He gives strength to the weary
and strengthens the powerless.
and strengthens the powerless.
1 Corinthians 2:3
I came to you in weakness, in fear, and in much trembling.
Hebrews 13:13
Let us then go to Him outside the camp, bearing His disgrace.