Parallel Verses
Montgomery New Testament
Most gladly therefore will I boast rather of my weakness, that over me like a tent may be pitched the power of Christ. That is why I rejoice in weakness, in ill-treatment, in troubles, in persecutions and calamities for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong.
New American Standard Bible
Therefore
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
So I take pleasure in weaknesses, insults, catastrophes, persecutions, and in pressures, because of Christ.
International Standard Version
That is why I take such pleasure in weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and difficulties for the Messiah's sake, for when I am weak, then I am strong.
A Conservative Version
Therefore I am pleased in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, in restrictions, for the sake of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
American Standard Version
Wherefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
Amplified
So I am well pleased with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, and with difficulties, for the sake of Christ; for when I am weak [in human strength], then I am strong [truly able, truly powerful, truly drawing from God’s strength].
An Understandable Version
So, I am pleased to [endure] weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions and difficulties, [all] for Christ's sake. For when I am weak [physically], then I am strong [spiritually].
Anderson New Testament
For this reason, I take pleasure in infirmities, in outrages, in necessities, in persecutions, in straits, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong.
Bible in Basic English
So I take pleasure in being feeble, in unkind words, in needs, in cruel attacks, in troubles, on account of Christ: for when I am feeble, then am I strong.
Common New Testament
That is why, for Christ's sake, I am content in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties; for when I am weak, then I am strong.
Daniel Mace New Testament
I take pleasure then in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am afflicted, then it is I have fortitude.
Darby Translation
Wherefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in insults, in necessities, in persecutions, in straits, for Christ: for when I am weak, then I am powerful.
Godbey New Testament
Therefore I delight in infirmities, in insults, in difficulties, in persecutions, and in tight places, for Christ's sake: for when I am without strength, then I am dynamite.
Goodspeed New Testament
That is why I am pleased with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and difficulties, when they are endured for Christ's sake, for it is when I am weak that I am strong.
John Wesley New Testament
Therefore I am well pleased in weaknesses, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong.
Julia Smith Translation
Therefore am I contented in weaknesses, in reproaches, in necessities in expulsions, in extremities for Christ: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
King James 2000
Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Therefore I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in calamities, in persecutions and difficulties for the sake of Christ, for whenever I am weak, then I am strong.
Modern King James verseion
Therefore I am pleased in weaknesses, in insults, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake; for when I am weak, then I am powerful.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Therefore have I delectation in infirmities, in rebukes, in need, in persecutions, in anguish, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong.
Moffatt New Testament
It makes me satisfied, for Christ's sake, with weakness, insults, trouble, persecution, and calamity; for I am strong just when I am weak.
NET Bible
Therefore I am content with weaknesses, with insults, with troubles, with persecutions and difficulties for the sake of Christ, for whenever I am weak, then I am strong.
New Heart English Bible
Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong.
Noyes New Testament
Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses in behalf of Christ; for when I am weak, then am I strong.
Sawyer New Testament
Most gladly, therefore, will I glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Wherefore I am well pleased with infirmities, with injuries, with necessities, with persecutions, with distresses for Christ; for when I am weak, then am I strong.
The Emphasized Bible
Wherefore, I take pleasure in weaknesses, in insults, in necessities, in persecutions, and straits, in behalf of Christ; for, as soon as I am weak, then, am powerful.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
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.
Twentieth Century New Testament
That is why I delight in weakness, ill-treatment, hardship, persecution, and difficulties, when borne for Christ. For, when I am weak, then it is that I am strong!
Webster
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.
Weymouth New Testament
In fact I take pleasure in infirmities, in the bearing of insults, in distress, in persecutions, in grievous difficulties--for Christ's sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong.
Williams New Testament
So I most happily boast about my weaknesses, so that the strength of Christ may overshadow me. That is why I take such pleasure in weaknesses, insults, distresses, persecution, and difficulties, which I endure for Christ's sake, for it is when I am consciously weak that I am really strong.
World English Bible
Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong.
Worrell New Testament
Wherefore, I take pleasure in weaknesses, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake; for when I am weak, then am I powerful.
Worsley New Testament
And therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, and in straits for the sake of Christ: for when I am thus weak, then am I made strong.
Youngs Literal Translation
wherefore I am well pleased in infirmities, in damages, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses -- for Christ; for whenever I am infirm, then I am powerful;
Themes
Christ » Sake, for his » death
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Suffering for Christ
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » May take pleasure in
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » Supported under
Strength » In weakness, promised
Strength » The strength of the lord
Suffering for Christ's sake » Some trials believers may be called upon to endure » death
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Devotionals
Devotionals about 2 Corinthians 12:10
Devotionals containing 2 Corinthians 12:10
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in 2 Corinthians 12:10
Images 2 Corinthians 12:10
Prayers for 2 Corinthians 12:10
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Vision Of Paradise
9 but he has answered me. "My grace is sufficient for you; it is in weakness that my power is perfected." 10 Most gladly therefore will I boast rather of my weakness, that over me like a tent may be pitched the power of Christ. That is why I rejoice in weakness, in ill-treatment, in troubles, in persecutions and calamities for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong. 11 I am become a fool??ou have forced me to; for you yourselves ought to have been my vindicators. In no respect am I inferior to these superapostolic apostles, even though I am nothing.
Cross References
Romans 5:3
And not only so, but we are actually exulting also even in our troubles; for we know that trouble works fortitude,
2 Corinthians 13:4
For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he now lives through the power of God. I also am weak, sharing in his weakness, but I shall live with him by the power of God.
2 Corinthians 6:4
but in every way I am striving to commend myself as God's minister by stedfast endurance, by afflictions, by troubles, by distresses,
Luke 6:22
"Blessed are you when men shall hate you, And excommunicate you and reproach you, and cast out your name as evil because of the Son of man.
2 Corinthians 12:9
but he has answered me. "My grace is sufficient for you; it is in weakness that my power is perfected."
Philippians 2:17-18
Nay, even if my life is to be poured out as a libation upon the sacrifice and service of you faith,
James 1:2
My brothers, when you are beset by various temptations, count it all joy,
John 15:21
"But they will do all these things to you for my name's sake, because they know not Him who sent me.
Acts 5:41
So they left Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been deemed worthy to suffer disgrace for the sake of the Name;
Romans 8:35-39
What shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall anguish, or calamity, or persecution, or famine? Shall nakedness, or peril, or sword?
1 Corinthians 4:10
For Christ's sake we are fools, but you are quite philosophic in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong; you are honorable, but we are outcast.
2 Corinthians 1:4
who ever comforts me in all my troubles, so that I may be continually able to comfort those who are in any trouble by the comfort with which God is ever comforting me.
2 Corinthians 4:5
It is not myself that I proclaim, but Christ Jesus as Master, and myself that I proclaim, and myself your slave for Jesus' sake.
2 Corinthians 4:8-11
On every side I am hard pressed, yet not hemmed in; perplexed, but not in despair;
2 Corinthians 4:17
For my light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working out for me a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory,
2 Corinthians 5:15
and that he died for all in order that the living may live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again for them.
2 Corinthians 7:4
Great is my faith in you; great is my cheerful assurance in you. I am filled with comfort; in spite of all my troubles, my heart is overflowing with joy.
2 Corinthians 10:18
For a man is proved worthy, not by his self-commendation, but when he is commended by the Lord.
2 Corinthians 11:23-30
Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as though I were beside myself), such, far, more, am I; in labors more abundant, in imprisonments also more abundant, in floggings beyond measure, in deaths often.
2 Corinthians 13:9
For I am always glad whenever I am weak, but you are strong. For this also I am praying, for your perfect reformation.
Ephesians 6:10
Finally, my brothers, let your hearts be strengthened in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
Philippians 1:29
For it has been granted you in Christ's behalf, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake,
Colossians 1:24
I am now rejoicing in my sufferings on your behalf; and I am filling up in my own body what is yet lacking of the sufferings of Christ in behalf of the church, his Body.
2 Thessalonians 1:4
So that I myself am boasting about you among the churches of God, boasting of the stedfastness and faith which you are displaying in all the troubles and afflictions which you are enduring.
1 Peter 1:6-7
Exult in this, though now for a brief moment, if need be, you have suffered many hardships.
1 Peter 4:13-14
But be glad in the degree in which you share in the sufferings of Christ; so that when his glory shall be revealed, you too may be glad with triumphant gladness.
Revelation 2:3
You are holding fast, and have borne up for my name's sake, and have not grown weary.