Parallel Verses
NET Bible
But he said to me, "My grace is enough for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." So then, I will boast most gladly about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may reside in me.
New American Standard Bible
And He has said to me,
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.
Holman Bible
But He said to me,
International Standard Version
but he has told me, "My grace is all you need, because my power is perfected in weakness." Therefore, I will most happily boast about my weaknesses, so that the Messiah's power may rest on me.
A Conservative Version
And he said to me, My grace is sufficient for thee, for my power is made fully perfect in weakness. More gladly therefore I will boast in my weaknesses, so that the power of the Christ may reside in me.
American Standard Version
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.
Amplified
but He has said to me,
An Understandable Version
But God said to me, "My unearned favor is enough for you, for my power is made complete in [your] weakness." Therefore, I will most gladly boast, so that the power of Christ can rest on me.
Anderson New Testament
and he said to me: My grace is sufficient for you; for my power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly, therefore, will I boast in my infirmities, that the power of the Christ may abide upon me.
Bible in Basic English
And he said to me, My grace is enough for you, for my power is made complete in what is feeble. Most gladly, then, will I take pride in my feeble body, so that the power of Christ may be on me.
Common New Testament
But he 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.
Daniel Mace New Testament
but he said to me, "my favour is sufficient for thee: for my strength is shown to be perfect by thy weakness." with pleasure therefore will I glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may be seen to dwell in me.
Darby Translation
And he said to me, My grace suffices thee; for my power is perfected in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather boast in my weaknesses, that the power of the Christ may dwell upon me.
Godbey New Testament
And he said to me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore most delightfully I will glory the more in my infirmities, in order that the power of Christ may abide on me.
Goodspeed New Testament
and he said to me, "My favor is enough for you, for only where there is weakness is perfect strength developed." So I am perfectly willing to boast of all my weakness, so that the strength of Christ may shelter me.
John Wesley New Testament
But he said to me, My grace is sufficient for thee; for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my weaknesses, that the strength of Christ may rest upon me.
Julia Smith Translation
And he said to me, My grace suffices thee: for my power is perfected in weakness. Therefore very willingly will I boast rather in my weaknesses, that Christ's power may lodge upon me.
King James 2000
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for you: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather boast in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, because the power is perfected in weakness." Therefore rather I will boast most gladly in my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may reside in me.
Modern King James verseion
And He said to me, My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may overshadow me.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and he said unto me, "My grace is sufficient for thee. For my strength is made perfect through weakness." Very gladly therefore will I rejoice of my weakness, that the strength of Christ may dwell in me.
Moffatt New Testament
but he told me, "It is enough for you to have my grace: it is in weakness that [my] power is fully felt." So I am proud to boast of all my weakness, and thus to have the power of Christ resting on my life.
Montgomery New Testament
but he has answered me. "My grace is sufficient for you; it is in weakness that my power is perfected."
New Heart English Bible
He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness." Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.
Noyes New Testament
and he said to me, My grace is sufficient for thee; for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather boast in my weaknesses, that the strength of Christ may abide upon me.
Sawyer New Testament
And he said to me, My grace is sufficient for you; for power is perfected in weakness.
The Emphasized Bible
And at once he said unto me - Sufficient for thee, is my favour, for, my power, in weakness, is made complete. Most gladly, therefore, will I rather boast in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may spread a tent over me.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
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 fix its residence in me.
Twentieth Century New Testament
But his reply has been-- 'My help is enough for you; for my strength attains its perfection in the midst of weakness.' Most gladly, then, will I boast all the more of my weaknesses, so that the strength of the Christ may overshadow me.
Webster
And he said to 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.
Weymouth New Testament
but His reply has been, "My grace suffices for you, for power matures in weakness." Most gladly therefore will I boast of my infirmities rather than complain of them--in order that Christ's power may overshadow me.
Williams New Testament
but He said to me, "My spiritual strength is sufficient, for it is only by means of conscious weakness that perfect power is developed."
World English Bible
He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.
Worrell New Testament
And He hath said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you; 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.
Worsley New Testament
And He said unto me, "My grace is sufficient for thee: for my power is manifested in thy weakness." With the greatest pleasure therefore will I glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Youngs Literal Translation
and He said to me, 'Sufficient for thee is My grace, for My power in infirmity is perfected;' most gladly, therefore, will I rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of the Christ may rest on me:
Themes
Afflictions » Promises concerning » Sufficiency of divine grace
Christ » Grace of » Sufficient for all human needs
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As the object of divine worship
Consolation under Affliction » To the tempted
Divine Promises » Sufficiency of divine grace
Earnest suppliants » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry for deliverance (paul)
God » Promises of characteristics of » Sufficiency of divine grace
God's Promises » To the afflicted » Sufficiency of divine grace
Grace » Of Christ » Sufficient for all human needs
Grace » Christ's » Sufficient for all human needs
Grace » Described as » All-sufficient
Paul » Has "a thorn in the flesh,"
Power » Of Christ » Rests upon saints
The power of Christ » Rests upon saints
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry for deliverance (paul)
Prayer, answers to » Granted » Sometimes differently from our desire
Protection » Of God, is » Effectual
Seven » Earnest suppliants » The cry for deliverance (paul)
Strength » In weakness, promised
Strength » The strength of the lord
War » Figurative » Armor for » Through Christ
War » Figurative » Strengthened by Christ in
Topics
Interlinear
Mou
μοῦ
Mou
Usage: 313
Dunamis
Teleioo
En
ἐν
En
Usage: 2128
Devotionals
Devotionals about 2 Corinthians 12:9
Devotionals containing 2 Corinthians 12:9
References
American
Easton
Fausets
Word Count of 37 Translations in 2 Corinthians 12:9
Images 2 Corinthians 12:9
Prayers for 2 Corinthians 12:9
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Vision Of Paradise
8 I asked the Lord three times about this, that it would depart from me. 9 But he said to me, "My grace is enough for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." So then, I will boast most gladly about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may reside in me. 10 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.
Phrases
Cross References
2 Corinthians 12:10
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.
Philippians 4:13
I am able to do all things through the one who strengthens me.
1 Corinthians 10:13
No trial has overtaken you that is not faced by others. And God is faithful: He will not let you be tried beyond what you are able to bear, but with the trial will also provide a way out so that you may be able to endure it.
2 Corinthians 12:5
On behalf of such an individual I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except about my weaknesses.
Ephesians 3:16
I pray that according to the wealth of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inner person,
Deuteronomy 33:25-27
The bars of your gates will be made of iron and bronze, and may you have lifelong strength.
Isaiah 40:29-31
He gives strength to those who are tired; to the ones who lack power, he gives renewed energy.
Isaiah 43:2
When you pass through the waters, I am with you; when you pass through the streams, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not harm you.
Exodus 4:10-15
Then Moses said to the Lord, "O my Lord, I am not an eloquent man, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant, for I am slow of speech and slow of tongue."
Joshua 1:9
I repeat, be strong and brave! Don't be afraid and don't panic, for I, the Lord your God, am with you in all you do."
2 Kings 2:15
When the members of the prophetic guild in Jericho, who were standing at a distance, saw him do this, they said, "The spirit that energized Elijah rests upon Elisha." They went to meet him and bowed down to the ground before him.
Psalm 8:2
From the mouths of children and nursing babies you have ordained praise on account of your adversaries, so that you might put an end to the vindictive enemy.
Isaiah 4:5-6
Then the Lord will create over all of Mount Zion and over its convocations a cloud and smoke by day and a bright flame of fire by night; indeed a canopy will accompany the Lord's glorious presence.
Isaiah 11:2
The Lord's spirit will rest on him -- a spirit that gives extraordinary wisdom, a spirit that provides the ability to execute plans, a spirit that produces absolute loyalty to the Lord.
Isaiah 35:3-4
Strengthen the hands that have gone limp, steady the knees that shake!
Isaiah 41:13-16
For I am the Lord your God, the one who takes hold of your right hand, who says to you, 'Don't be afraid, I am helping you.'
Jeremiah 1:6-9
I answered, "Oh, Lord God, I really do not know how to speak well enough for that, for I am too young."
Daniel 10:16-19
Then one who appeared to be a human being was touching my lips. I opened my mouth and started to speak, saying to the one who was standing before me, "Sir, due to the vision, anxiety has gripped me and I have no strength.
Zephaniah 3:17
The Lord your God is in your midst; he is a warrior who can deliver. He takes great delight in you; he renews you by his love; he shouts for joy over you."
Matthew 5:11-12
"Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you and say all kinds of evil things about you falsely on account of me.
Matthew 10:19-20
Whenever they hand you over for trial, do not worry about how to speak or what to say, for what you should say will be given to you at that time.
Matthew 28:18
Then Jesus came up and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
Matthew 28:20
teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age."
Luke 21:15
For I will give you the words along with the wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict.
1 Corinthians 2:5
so that your faith would not be based on human wisdom but on the power of God.
1 Corinthians 15:10
But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me has not been in vain. In fact, I worked harder than all of them -- yet not I, but the grace of God with me.
2 Corinthians 3:5-6
Not that we are adequate in ourselves to consider anything as if it were coming from ourselves, but our adequacy is from God,
2 Corinthians 11:30
If I must boast, I will boast about the things that show my weakness.
2 Corinthians 12:15
Now I will most gladly spend and be spent for your lives! If I love you more, am I to be loved less?
Colossians 1:11
being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might for the display of all patience and steadfastness, joyfully
Colossians 1:28-29
We proclaim him by instructing and teaching all people with all wisdom so that we may present every person mature in Christ.
1 Timothy 1:14
and our Lord's grace was abundant, bringing faith and love in Christ Jesus.
Hebrews 4:16
Therefore let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and find grace whenever we need help.
Hebrews 11:34
quenched raging fire, escaped the edge of the sword, gained strength in weakness, became mighty in battle, put foreign armies to flight,
1 Peter 4:13-14
But rejoice in the degree that you have shared in the sufferings of Christ, so that when his glory is revealed you may also rejoice and be glad.
Exodus 3:11-12
Moses said to God, "Who am I, that I should go to Pharaoh, or that I should bring the Israelites out of Egypt?"