29 occurrences

'Weak' in the Bible

But when Jesus heard this, He said, “Those who are healthy have no need for a physician, but [only] those who are sick.

Verse ConceptsdoctorsHealingSin, Deliverance From GodPhysicianGod As DoctorHealth AchievedMan's NeedsIllnessHelping Those In Need

When Jesus heard this, He said to them, “Those who are healthy have no need of a physician, but [only] those who are sick; I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners [who recognize their sin and humbly seek forgiveness].”

Verse ConceptsCuresdoctorsIronyKingdom Of God, Entry IntoMind, Of ChristSin, Deliverance From GodTax CollectorsPhysicianGod As DoctorHealth AchievedIllnesspatients

[This is] because the foolishness of God [is not foolishness at all and] is wiser than men [far beyond human comprehension], and the weakness of God is stronger than men [far beyond the limits of human effort].

Verse ConceptsGod, Wisdom OfStrength, HumanWeakness, PhysicalWisdom, Source Of HumanGod's WeaknessFoolishness Of GodWise MenGod Is StrongStrengthIgnorance of GodStrength, God Is OurGods PlanWeaknessGod's Plan For UsStrength And Lovehumorhumanity

But God has selected [for His purpose] the foolish things of the world to shame the wise [revealing their ignorance], and God has selected [for His purpose] the weak things of the world to shame the things which are strong [revealing their frailty].

Verse ConceptsMidgetsChosen InstrumentsWeakness, SpiritualSmall Things God UsesFoolishness Of GodFoolishness Of MenShaming PeopleChosen DisciplesWise Man Or FoolMighty in its influenceWeakness

However, not all [believers] have this knowledge. But some, being accustomed [throughout their lives] to [thinking of] the idol until now [as real and living], still eat food as if it were sacrificed to an idol; and because their conscience is weak, it is defiled (guilty, ashamed).

Verse ConceptsConsciences, Description OfDefilement, Objects OfFood For Other godsNature Of Idolatryconscience

For if someone sees you, a person having knowledge, eating in an idol’s temple, then if he is weak, will he not be encouraged to eat things sacrificed to idols [and violate his own convictions]?

Verse ConceptsKnowingFood For Other godsWeaknessEating Meatconscience

For through your knowledge (spiritual maturity) this weak man is ruined [that is, he suffers in his spiritual life], the brother for whom Christ died.

Verse ConceptsThe Effect Of Christ's DeathDrawbacks To KnowledgeDestruction Of The ChurchHelp The Weak

And when you sin against the brothers and sisters in this way and wound their weak conscience [by confusing them], you sin against Christ.

Verse ConceptsWronging Other PeopleHindrancesconsciencerealityChristians Being Called Brothers

To the weak I became [as the] weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men, so that I may by all means [in any and every way] save some [by leading them to faith in Jesus Christ].

Verse ConceptsWeakness, SpiritualWeakness, PhysicalSoul WinnersSaving PeopleCircumstancesThings Like PeopleWinningWeaknessorderflexibility

That [careless and unworthy participation] is the reason why many among you are weak and sick, and a number sleep [in death].

Verse ConceptsWeakness, PhysicalSinners Grasped By DeathWhy It HappenedDyingWeaknessIllnesscommunion

But quite the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are [absolutely] necessary;

Verse ConceptsFeeblenessMan's NeedsTaking Care Of Your BodyThe Bodylungs

for they say, “His letters are weighty and forceful and impressive, but his personal presence is unimpressive and his speech contemptible [of no account].”

Verse ConceptsCriticism, against believersContempt, Examples OfEloquenceIn Men's PresenceWeaknessSpeech

To my shame, I must say, we have been too weak [in comparison to those pseudo-apostles who take advantage of you].But in whatever anyone else dares to boast—I am speaking foolishly—I also dare to boast.

Verse ConceptsFoolish PeopleBeing Strongassertiveness

Who is weak, and I do not feel [his] weakness? Who is made to sin, and I am not on fire [with sorrow and concern]?

Verse ConceptsSympathyAdaptabilityWeakness

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].

Verse ConceptsSelf Righteousness, And The GospelWeakness, PhysicalPaul's BoastingWeaknessBoastingvulnerabilitytransitionscars

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].

Verse ConceptsInsultsPersecution, Nature OfWeakness, SpiritualInfirmitiesSuffering For Christ's SakeGod Giving StrengthGod Gives StrengthHard TasksGrace Being SufficientPersecutionWeaknessStaying Strong During Hard TimesHardship

since you seek [forensic] proof that Christ is speaking in and through me. He is not weak or ineffective in dealing with you, but powerful within you.

Verse Conceptsdoubt, results ofPower Through GodProofsSpeaking As From God

For even though He was crucified in weakness [yielding Himself], yet He lives [resurrected] by the power of God [His Father]. For we too are weak in Him [as He was humanly weak], yet we are alive and well [in fellowship] with Him because of the power of God directed toward you.

Verse ConceptsApostles, Function In Early ChurchGod, Power OfPower, HumanStrength, DivineWeakness, PhysicalPower Of God, ShownComparisonsGod's WeaknessLife With ChristChrist Was KilledChrist's LifeGod Showed His PowerSignificance Of Christ's CrucifixionThe CrossWeaknessexamscrucifixion

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].

Verse ConceptsGrowthJoy, Of The ChurchStrong PeoplePeople ImprovedYou Will Rejoice In SalvationWeaknessMaturityimprovement

Now, however, since you have come to know [the true] God [through personal experience], or rather to be known by God, how is it that you are turning back again to the weak and worthless elemental principles [of religions and philosophies], to which you want to be enslaved all over again?

Verse ConceptsGod, All knowingElementsConfusionUseless ThingsUniquenessElements Of The UniverseGod Knowing His PeopleSubject To EvilWorry And StressIdentityWeaknessKnowing GodIdentity In Christ

Bible Theasaurus

Cowardly (5 instances)
Decrepit (1 instance)
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Demoralizing (1 instance)
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Feeble (165 instances)
Flimsy (2 instances)
Frail (15 instances)
Imperfect (6 instances)
Impotent (5 instances)
Infirm (27 instances)