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Amplified
We are glad when we are weak [since God’s power comes freely through us], but you [by comparison] are strong. We also pray for this, that you be made complete [fully restored, growing and maturing in godly character and spirit—pleasing your heavenly Father by the life you live].
New American Standard Bible
For we rejoice when we ourselves are
King James Version
For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.
Holman Bible
In fact, we rejoice when we are weak and you are strong.
International Standard Version
We are glad when we are weak and you are strong. That is what we are praying for your maturity.
A Conservative Version
For we are glad when we are weak and ye are strong. And this also we pray for, your full qualification.
American Standard Version
For we rejoice, when we are weak, and ye are strong: this we also pray for, even your perfecting.
An Understandable Version
For we are glad when we are weak and you are powerful. And we are also praying for your complete restoration [i.e., to spiritual maturity].
Anderson New Testament
For we rejoice when we are weak, and you are strong. And we pray also for this your perfection.
Bible in Basic English
For we are glad when we are feeble and you are strong: and this is our prayer, even that you may be made complete.
Common New Testament
For we are glad when we are weak and you are strong. What we pray for is your perfection.
Daniel Mace New Testament
I am therefore glad when I am disarm'd by the strength of your integrity: and this is what I pray for, even your perfection.
Darby Translation
For we rejoice when we may be weak and ye may be powerful. But this also we pray for, your perfecting.
Godbey New Testament
For we rejoice when we may be weak, and you may be strong: we are praying for even this, your perfection.
Goodspeed New Testament
I am glad to be weak, if you are strong! That is what I pray for??he perfecting of your characters.
John Wesley New Testament
For we rejoice, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.
Julia Smith Translation
For we rejoice when we be weak, and ye be able: and this also we pray, your restoration.
King James 2000
For we are glad, when we are weak, and you are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.
Lexham Expanded Bible
For we rejoice whenever we are weak, but you are strong, and we pray for this: your maturity.
Modern King James verseion
For we are glad when we are weak, and you are powerful. But we pray also for this, your perfection.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
We are glad when we are weak, and ye strong. This also we wish for, even that ye were perfect.
Moffatt New Testament
I am glad to be weak if you are strong; mend your ways, that is all I ask.
Montgomery New Testament
For I am always glad whenever I am weak, but you are strong. For this also I am praying, for your perfect reformation.
NET Bible
For we rejoice whenever we are weak, but you are strong. And we pray for this: that you may become fully qualified.
New Heart English Bible
For we rejoice when we are weak and you are strong. And this we also pray for, even your perfecting.
Noyes New Testament
For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong; this also we pray for, even your perfection.
Sawyer New Testament
For we rejoice when we are weak and you are strong; and we desire this, your perfection.
The Emphasized Bible
For we rejoice - whensoever, we, are weak, and, ye, are, strong. This, also we pray for - your restoration: -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
For we rejoice when we are weak, but ye are strong: and this also we pray for, even your perfect establishment.
Twentieth Century New Testament
We are glad when we are weak, if you are strong. And what we pray for is that you may become perfect.
Webster
For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.
Weymouth New Testament
and it is a joy to us when we are powerless, but you are strong. This we also pray for--the perfecting of your characters.
Williams New Testament
I am glad to be consciously weak, if you are really strong. This is my continual prayer, the perfecting of your characters.
World English Bible
For we rejoice when we are weak and you are strong. And this we also pray for, even your perfecting.
Worrell New Testament
For we rejoice, when we are weak, and ye are strong; this also we pray for??our perfection.
Worsley New Testament
For we rejoice when we exert not our power, and when ye are strong: as this is what we wish, even your perfection.
Youngs Literal Translation
for we rejoice when we may be infirm, and ye may be powerful; and this also we pray for -- your perfection!
Topics
Interlinear
Chairo
Astheneo
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but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
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Word Count of 37 Translations in 2 Corinthians 13:9
Verse Info
Context Readings
Final Warnings To The Church At Corinth
8 For we can do nothing against the truth, but only for the truth [and the gospel—the good news of salvation]. 9 We are glad when we are weak [since God’s power comes freely through us], but you [by comparison] are strong. We also pray for this, that you be made complete [fully restored, growing and maturing in godly character and spirit—pleasing your heavenly Father by the life you live]. 10 For this reason I am writing these things while absent from you, so that when I come, I will not need to deal severely [with you], in my use of the authority which the Lord has given me [to be used] for building you up and not for tearing you down.
Cross References
2 Corinthians 13:11
Finally, believers, rejoice! Be made complete [be what you should be], be comforted, be like-minded, live in peace [enjoy the spiritual well-being experienced by believers who walk closely with God]; and the God of love and peace [the source of lovingkindness] will be with you.
1 Thessalonians 3:10
We continue to pray night and day most earnestly that we may see you face to face, and may complete whatever may be imperfect and lacking in your faith.
1 Corinthians 4:10
We are [regarded as] fools for Christ, but you are so wise in Christ; we are weak, but you are strong; you are highly esteemed, but we are dishonored.
2 Corinthians 7:1
Therefore, since we have these [great and wonderful] promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, completing holiness [living a consecrated life—a life set apart for God’s purpose] in the fear of God.
2 Corinthians 11:30
If I must boast, I will boast of the things that reveal my weakness [the things by which I am made weak in the eyes of my opponents].
2 Corinthians 12:5-10
On behalf of such a man [and his experiences] I will boast; but in my own behalf I will not boast, except in regard to my weaknesses.
2 Corinthians 13:7-8
But I pray to God that you may do nothing wrong. Not so that we [and our teaching] may appear to be approved, but that you may continue doing what is right, even though we [by comparison] may seem to have failed.
Ephesians 4:12-13
[and He did this] to fully equip and perfect the saints (God’s people) for works of service, to build up the body of Christ [the church];
Philippians 3:12-15
Not that I have already obtained it [this goal of being Christlike] or have already been made perfect, but I actively press on
Colossians 1:28
We proclaim Him, warning and instructing everyone in all wisdom [that is, with comprehensive insight into the word and purposes of God], so that we may present every person complete in Christ [mature, fully trained, and perfect in Him—the Anointed].
Colossians 4:12
Epaphras, who is one of you and a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. [He is] always striving for you in his prayers, praying with genuine concern, [pleading] that you may [as people of character and courage] stand firm, [spiritually mature] and fully assured in all the will of God.
2 Timothy 3:17
so that the
Hebrews 6:1
Therefore let us get past the elementary stage in the teachings about the Christ, advancing on to maturity and perfection and spiritual completeness, [doing this] without laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God,
Hebrews 12:23
and to the general assembly and assembly of the firstborn who are registered [as citizens] in heaven, and to God, who is Judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous (the redeemed in heaven) who have been made perfect [bringing them to their final glory],
Hebrews 13:21
equip you with every good thing to carry out His will and strengthen you [making you complete and perfect as you ought to be], accomplishing in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
1 Peter 5:10
After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace [who imparts His blessing and favor], who called you to His own eternal glory in Christ, will Himself complete, confirm, strengthen, and establish you [making you what you ought to be].