Don’t be afraid of what you are about to suffer. Look, the Devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will have affliction for 10 days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.

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1 Corinthians 10:13

No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to humanity. God is faithful, and He will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation He will also provide a way of escape so that you are able to bear it.

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2 Peter 2:9

then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to keep the unrighteous under punishment until the day of judgment,

James 1:12

A man who endures trials is blessed, because when he passes the test he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.

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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.

Romans 16:20

The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.

Divine Promises » Sufficiency of divine grace

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.

Earnest suppliants » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry for deliverance (paul)

2 Corinthians 12:8-9

God » Promises of characteristics of » Sufficiency of divine grace

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.

God's Promises » To the afflicted » Sufficiency of divine grace

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.

Grace » Of Christ » Sufficient for all human needs

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.

Ephesians 4:7

Now grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of the Messiah’s gift.

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Grace » Christ's » Sufficient for all human needs

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.

Ephesians 4:7

Now grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of the Messiah’s gift.

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Grace » Described as » All-sufficient

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.

Paul » Has "a thorn in the flesh,"

2 Corinthians 12:7-9

especially because of the extraordinary revelations. Therefore, so that I would not exalt myself, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to torment me so I would not exalt myself. Concerning this, I pleaded with the Lord three times to take it away from me. 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.

Galatians 4:13-14

you know that previously I preached the gospel to you in physical weakness, and though my physical condition was a trial for you, you did not despise or reject me. On the contrary, you received me as an angel of God, as Christ Jesus [Himself].

Power » Of Christ » Rests upon saints

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.

The power of Christ » Rests upon saints

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.

Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry for deliverance (paul)

2 Corinthians 12:8-9

Prayer » Paul asked that the "thorn in the flesh" be removed; the answer was a promise of grace to endure it

2 Corinthians 12:8-9

Prayer, answers to » Granted » Sometimes differently from our desire

2 Corinthians 12:8-9

Protection » Of God, is » Effectual

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.

John 10:28-30

I give them eternal life, and they will never perish-ever! No one will snatch them out of My hand. My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all. No one is able to snatch them out of the Father's hand. The Father and I are one."

Seven » Earnest suppliants » The cry for deliverance (paul)

2 Corinthians 12:8-9

Strength » In weakness, promised

Psalm 8:2

Because of Your adversaries,
You have established a stronghold
from the mouths of children and nursing infants
to silence the enemy and the avenger.

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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.

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1 Corinthians 1:27

Instead, God has chosen what is foolish in the world to shame the wise, and God has chosen what is weak in the world to shame the strong.

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2 Corinthians 12:9-10

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. So because of Christ, I am pleased in weaknesses, in insults, in catastrophes, in persecutions, and in pressures. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

Hebrews 11:33-34

who by faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions, quenched the raging of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, gained strength after being weak, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight.

Strength » Who is strong

1 Corinthians 4:8-10

Already you are full! Already you are rich! You have begun to reign as kings without us-and I wish you did reign, so that we also could reign with you! For I think God has displayed us, the apostles, in last place, like men condemned to die: we have become a spectacle to the world and to angels and to men. 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!

2 Corinthians 13:3-5

since you seek proof of Christ speaking in me. He is not weak toward you, but powerful among you. 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. Test yourselves [to see] if you are in the faith. Examine yourselves. Or do you not recognize for yourselves that Jesus Christ is in you?-unless you fail the test.

1 John 2:13-14

I am writing to you, fathers, because you have come to know the One who is from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because you have had victory over the evil one. I have written to you, children, because you have come to know the Father. I have written to you, fathers, because you have come to know the One who is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, God's word remains in you, and you have had victory over the evil one.

Proverbs 24:5

A wise warrior is better than a strong one,
and a man of knowledge than one of strength;

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2 Corinthians 12:8-10

Concerning this, I pleaded with the Lord three times to take it away from me. 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. So because of Christ, I am pleased in weaknesses, in insults, in catastrophes, in persecutions, and in pressures. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

Strength » The strength of the lord

2 Corinthians 12:8-10

Psalm 59:8-9

But You laugh at them, Lord; You ridicule all the nations. I will keep watch for You, my strength, because God is my stronghold.

Psalm 68:34

Ascribe power to God.
His majesty is over Israel,
His power among the clouds.

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War » Figurative » Armor for » Through Christ

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.

Revelation 12:11

They conquered him
by the blood of the Lamb
and by the word of their testimony,
for they did not love their lives
in the face of death.

Romans 7:25

I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord!

So then, with my mind I myself am a slave to the law of God, but with my flesh, to the law of sin.

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1 Corinthians 15:57

But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory
through our Lord Jesus Christ!

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War » Figurative » Strengthened by Christ in

2 Timothy 4:17

But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that the proclamation might be fully made through me and all the Gentiles might hear. So I was rescued from the lion’s mouth.

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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.

Warfare of saints » Victory in, is » Through Christ

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.

Revelation 12:11

They conquered him
by the blood of the Lamb
and by the word of their testimony,
for they did not love their lives
in the face of death.

Romans 7:25

I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord!

So then, with my mind I myself am a slave to the law of God, but with my flesh, to the law of sin.

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1 Corinthians 15:27

For God has put everything under His feet.

But when it says “everything” is put under Him, it is obvious that He who puts everything under Him is the exception.

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Warfare of saints » Saints » Strengthened by Christ in

2 Timothy 4:17

But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that the proclamation might be fully made through me and all the Gentiles might hear. So I was rescued from the lion’s mouth.

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