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For when I am weak, then I am strong. <a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/12.htm">New Living Translation</a> That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/12.htm">English Standard Version</a> For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong. <a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, and difficulties for Christ; for when I might be weak, then I am strong. <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/12.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/2_corinthians/12.htm">New King James Version</a> Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong. <a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Therefore I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in distresses, in persecutions, in difficulties, in behalf of Christ; for when I am weak, then I am strong. <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> Therefore I am well content with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, with difficulties, for Christ&#8217s sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong. <a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Therefore I am well content with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, with difficulties, for Christ’s sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong. <a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Therefore I am well content with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions and hardships, for the sake of Christ, for when I am weak, then I am strong. <a href="/amp/2_corinthians/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> 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]. <a href="/csb/2_corinthians/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So I take pleasure in weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and in difficulties, for the sake of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. <a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So I take pleasure in weaknesses, insults, catastrophes, persecutions, and in pressures, because of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. <a href="/asv/2_corinthians/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/2_corinthians/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Yes, I am glad to be weak or insulted or mistreated or to have troubles and sufferings, if it is for Christ. Because when I am weak, I am strong. <a href="/erv/2_corinthians/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Therefore, I accept weakness, mistreatment, hardship, persecution, and difficulties suffered for Christ. It's clear that when I'm weak, I'm strong. <a href="/gnt/2_corinthians/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and difficulties for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong. <a href="/isv/2_corinthians/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> 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 href="/msb/2_corinthians/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. <a href="/net/2_corinthians/12.htm">NET Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> 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. <a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/web/2_corinthians/12.htm">World English Bible</a> Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, and in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for this reason I am well pleased in weaknesses, in damages, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses—for Christ; for whenever I may be weak, then I am powerful; <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, and difficulties for Christ; for when I might be weak, then I am strong. <a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 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; <a href="/slt/2_corinthians/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> 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.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For which cause I please myself in my infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ. For when I am weak, then am I powerful. <a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Because of this, I am pleased in my infirmity: in reproaches, in difficulties, in persecutions, in distresses, for the sake of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am powerful. <a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/12.htm">New American Bible</a> Therefore, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and constraints, for the sake of Christ; for when I am weak, then I am strong. <a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Therefore I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities for the sake of Christ; for whenever I am weak, then I am strong.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Therefore I am content with infirmities, insults, hardships, persecutions, and imprisonments for Christ’s sake: for when I am physically weak, then I am mentally strong. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_corinthians/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Because of this, I am pleased with suffering, with disgrace, with distress, with persecution, with imprisonment, which is for the person of The Messiah, for when I am weak, then I am strong.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> 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.<CM> <a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> 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.<CM> <a href="/mace/2_corinthians/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/12-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ddheG4hMg28?start=2284" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/12.htm">Paul's Thorn and God's Grace</a> …9But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. 10<a href="/greek/1352.htm" title="1352: dio (Conj) -- Wherefore, on which account, therefore. From dia and hos; through which thing, i.e. Consequently.">That is why,</a> <a href="/greek/5228.htm" title="5228: hyper (Prep) -- Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. ">for the sake</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christou (N-GMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">of Christ,</a> <a href="/greek/2106.htm" title="2106: eudokō (V-PIA-1S) -- To be well-pleased, think it good, be resolved. From eu and dokeo; to think well of, i.e. Approve; specially, to approbate.">I delight</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/769.htm" title="769: astheneiais (N-DFP) -- From asthenes; feebleness; by implication, malady; morally, frailty.">weaknesses,</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/5196.htm" title="5196: hybresin (N-DFP) -- (a) insult, injury, outrage, (b) damage, loss. From huper; insolence, i.e. Insult, injury.">insults,</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/318.htm" title="318: anankais (N-DFP) -- From ana and the base of agkale; constraint; by implication, distress.">hardships,</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/1375.htm" title="1375: diōgmois (N-DMP) -- Chase, pursuit; persecution. From dioko; persecution.">persecutions,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">in</a> <a href="/greek/4730.htm" title="4730: stenochōriais (N-DFP) -- A narrow space, great distress, anguish. From a compound of stenos and chora; narrowness of room, i.e. calamity.">difficulties.</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/3752.htm" title="3752: hotan (Conj) -- When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as.">when</a> <a href="/greek/770.htm" title="770: asthenō (V-PSA-1S) -- To be weak (physically: then morally), To be sick. From asthenes; to be feeble.">I am weak,</a> <a href="/greek/5119.htm" title="5119: tote (Adv) -- Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that.">then</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: eimi (V-PIA-1S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">I am</a> <a href="/greek/1415.htm" title="1415: dynatos (Adj-NMS) -- (a) of persons: powerful, able, (b) of things: possible. From dunamai; powerful or capable; neuter possible.">strong.</a> 11I have become a fool, but you drove me to it. In fact, you should have commended me, since I am in no way inferior to those “super-apostles,” even though I am nothing.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a> I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. <a href="/romans/5-3.htm">Romans 5:3-5</a> Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; / perseverance, character; and character, hope. / And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us. <a href="/james/1-2.htm">James 1:2-4</a> Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, / because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. / Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. <a href="/1_peter/4-13.htm">1 Peter 4:13-14</a> But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory. / If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. <a href="/matthew/5-10.htm">Matthew 5:10-12</a> Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you. <a href="/romans/8-35.htm">Romans 8:35-37</a> Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? / As it is written: “For Your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” / No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-27.htm">1 Corinthians 1:27-29</a> But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. / He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are, / so that no one may boast in His presence. <a href="/2_corinthians/4-8.htm">2 Corinthians 4:8-10</a> We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; / persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed. / We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body. <a href="/1_peter/1-6.htm">1 Peter 1:6-7</a> In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials / so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. <a href="/hebrews/11-34.htm">Hebrews 11:34</a> quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight. <a href="/isaiah/40-29.htm">Isaiah 40:29-31</a> He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak. / Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall. / But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint. <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a> Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. <a href="/psalms/46-1.htm">Psalm 46:1</a> For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. <a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1</a> Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? <a href="/habakkuk/3-17.htm">Habakkuk 3:17-19</a> Though the fig tree does not bud and no fruit is on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though the sheep are cut off from the fold and no cattle are in the stalls, / yet I will exult in the LORD; I will rejoice in the God of my salvation! / GOD the Lord is my strength; He makes my feet like those of a deer; He makes me walk upon the heights! For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.I take.<a href="/2_corinthians/1-4.htm">2 Corinthians 1:4</a> Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.<a href="/2_corinthians/4-8.htm">2 Corinthians 4:8-10,17</a> We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; … <a href="/2_corinthians/7-4.htm">2 Corinthians 7:4</a> Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my glorying of you: I am filled with comfort, I am exceeding joyful in all our tribulation.in infirmities.<a href="/2_corinthians/11-23.htm">2 Corinthians 11:23-30</a> Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft… for Christ's.<a href="/2_corinthians/4-5.htm">2 Corinthians 4:5,11</a> For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake… <a href="/2_corinthians/10-18.htm">2 Corinthians 10:18</a> For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.<a href="/luke/6-22.htm">Luke 6:22</a> Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake.for when.<a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9</a> 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.<a href="/2_corinthians/13-4.htm">2 Corinthians 13:4,9</a> For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him by the power of God toward you… <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10</a> Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_corinthians/12-6.htm">Account</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-5.htm">Attacks</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-1.htm">Bearing</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-4.htm">Calamities</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">Christ's</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-34.htm">Content</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-9.htm">Cruel</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-5.htm">Damages</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-8.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/romans/16-17.htm">Difficulties</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-13.htm">Distress</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-4.htm">Distresses</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-20.htm">Fact</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">Feeble</a> <a href="/acts/25-7.htm">Grievous</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-4.htm">Hardships</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">Infirmities</a> <a href="/romans/15-3.htm">Insults</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-4.htm">Necessities</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-1.htm">Needs</a> <a href="/mark/10-30.htm">Persecutions</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-8.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-19.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-10.htm">Powerful</a> <a href="/romans/15-3.htm">Reproaches</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-9.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-4.htm">Straits</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-10.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-4.htm">Troubles</a> <a href="/romans/1-31.htm">Unkind</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-29.htm">Weak</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">Weaknesses</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-4.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/galatians/1-24.htm">Account</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-11.htm">Attacks</a> <a href="/galatians/4-24.htm">Bearing</a> <a href="/revelation/18-8.htm">Calamities</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-19.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-5.htm">Christ's</a> <a href="/philippians/4-11.htm">Content</a> <a href="/galatians/1-13.htm">Cruel</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-5.htm">Damages</a> <a href="/colossians/2-5.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/romans/16-17.htm">Difficulties</a> <a href="/philippians/1-17.htm">Distress</a> <a href="/revelation/16-11.htm">Distresses</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-1.htm">Fact</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-3.htm">Feeble</a> <a href="/philippians/3-1.htm">Grievous</a> <a href="/revelation/2-3.htm">Hardships</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-23.htm">Infirmities</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-13.htm">Insults</a> <a href="/titus/3-14.htm">Necessities</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-29.htm">Needs</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-4.htm">Persecutions</a> <a href="/galatians/1-10.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/galatians/1-10.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-3.htm">Powerful</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-33.htm">Reproaches</a> <a href="/galatians/3-19.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/judges/2-15.htm">Straits</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-9.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/galatians/5-10.htm">Troubles</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-31.htm">Unkind</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-3.htm">Weak</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-15.htm">Weaknesses</a> <a href="/galatians/3-21.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">2 Corinthians 12</div>1. <a href="/2_corinthians/12-1.htm">For commending of his apostleship, though he might glory of his wonderful revelations,</a> 9. <a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">yet he rather chooses to glory of his infirmities;</a> 11. <a href="/2_corinthians/12-11.htm">blaming the Corinthians for forcing him to this vain boasting.</a> 14. <a href="/2_corinthians/12-14.htm">He promises to come to them again; but yet altogether in the affection of a father;</a> 20. <a href="/2_corinthians/12-20.htm">although he fears he shall to his grief find many offenders, and public disorders there.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_corinthians/12.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_corinthians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_corinthians/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>That is why, for the sake of Christ, Paul's motivation for enduring suffering is rooted in his commitment to Christ. This reflects the broader New Testament theme of living for Christ's glory (<a href="/philippians/1-21.htm">Philippians 1:21</a>). Paul's life is a testament to the transformative power of Christ, emphasizing that all actions and sufferings are to honor Him.I delight in weaknesses, Paul's delight in weaknesses is countercultural, as society often values strength and self-sufficiency. This echoes the Beatitudes (<a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Matthew 5:3-12</a>), where Jesus blesses those who are poor in spirit and persecuted. Weaknesses here can refer to physical, emotional, or spiritual limitations, which Paul embraces as opportunities for God's power to manifest.in insults, Insults were a common form of persecution faced by early Christians. Paul experienced verbal abuse and slander, as seen in <a href="/acts/23.htm">Acts 23:1-5</a>. This reflects Jesus' own experience of being mocked and insulted (<a href="/matthew/27-29.htm">Matthew 27:29-31</a>), highlighting the believer's call to share in Christ's sufferings.in hardships, Hardships encompass the various trials Paul faced, including physical deprivation and danger (<a href="/2_corinthians/11-23.htm">2 Corinthians 11:23-27</a>). These challenges are part of the Christian journey, as believers are called to endure and persevere (<a href="/james/1-2.htm">James 1:2-4</a>), trusting in God's provision and strength.in persecutions, Persecution was a reality for the early church, as believers were often targeted for their faith (<a href="/acts/8.htm">Acts 8:1-3</a>). Paul's own persecution, including imprisonment and beatings, aligns with Jesus' warning that His followers would face similar trials (<a href="/john/15-20.htm">John 15:20</a>). This persecution serves to refine faith and demonstrate commitment to Christ.in difficulties. Difficulties refer to the general struggles and obstacles encountered in life. Paul acknowledges these as part of the Christian experience, where reliance on God is essential. This is reminiscent of the Israelites' journey through the wilderness, where dependence on God was crucial (<a href="/exodus/16-4.htm">Exodus 16:4</a>).For when I am weak, then I am strong. This paradoxical statement underscores the Christian principle that true strength comes from reliance on God rather than self. Paul's weakness allows God's power to be perfected in him (<a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9</a>). This mirrors the life of Christ, who, through His apparent weakness on the cross, achieved the ultimate victory over sin and death (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-25.htm">1 Corinthians 1:25</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of 2 Corinthians, Paul is addressing the church in Corinth. He shares his personal experiences and revelations to teach and encourage the believers. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_church_in_corinth.htm">The Church in Corinth</a> A diverse and often troubled congregation in the city of Corinth, known for its challenges with immorality and division. Paul writes to them to provide guidance and correction. 3. <a href="/topical/c/christ.htm">Christ</a> Central to Paul's message, Christ is the reason Paul can find strength in weakness. His life and sacrifice are the foundation of Paul's teachings. 4. <a href="/topical/p/paul's_thorn_in_the_flesh.htm">Paul's Thorn in the Flesh</a> Earlier in the chapter, Paul speaks of a "thorn in the flesh," a metaphor for a persistent trial or affliction that keeps him humble and reliant on God's grace. 5. <a href="/topical/p/persecutions_and_hardships.htm">Persecutions and Hardships</a> Paul lists various forms of suffering he endures for the sake of Christ, emphasizing that these trials are opportunities for God's power to be displayed.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/e/embrace_weakness_for_christ's_sake.htm">Embrace Weakness for Christ's Sake</a> Recognize that our weaknesses are not hindrances but opportunities for Christ's power to be made perfect in us. <a href="/topical/r/redefine_strength.htm">Redefine Strength</a> Understand that true strength is not self-sufficiency but reliance on God's grace and power. <a href="/topical/f/find_joy_in_trials.htm">Find Joy in Trials</a> Learn to find joy in the midst of trials, knowing that they serve a greater purpose in God's plan for our lives. <a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god.htm">Dependence on God</a> Cultivate a lifestyle of dependence on God, especially during times of difficulty, to experience His strength and provision. <a href="/topical/w/witness_through_suffering.htm">Witness Through Suffering</a> Use personal hardships as a testimony to others of God's sustaining power and grace.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_corinthians_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Corinthians 12</a> <a href="/q/how_does_christ_turn_weakness_to_strength.htm">How can we find strength in weakness through Christ?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_more_precious_than_gold.htm">What does 'weakness is strength' mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_god_perceive_with_his_eyes.htm">What does 'My grace is sufficient' mean in 2 Corinthians?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_god_permit_suffering.htm">Why does God permit suffering?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_corinthians/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities.--The thoughts of the Apostle go back to the sufferings of which he had spoken fully in 2 Corinthians 11 and elsewhere. One new word is added, "reproaches" (better, insults), which elsewhere in the New Testament meets us only in <a href="/acts/27-10.htm" title="And said to them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with hurt and much damage, not only of the lading and ship, but also of our lives.">Acts 27:10</a>; <a href="/acts/27-21.htm" title="But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the middle of them, and said, Sirs, you should have listened to me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss.">Acts 27:21</a>, in the sense of material damage. Here the reference is probably to the taunts and sneers to which we have traced allusions in <a href="/2_corinthians/1-17.htm" title="When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be yes yes, and no no?">2Corinthians 1:17</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/3-1.htm" title="Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, letters of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you?">2Corinthians 3:1</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/7-8.htm" title="For though I made you sorry with a letter, I do not repent, though I did repent: for I perceive that the same letter has made you sorry, though it were but for a season.">2Corinthians 7:8</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/8-2.htm" title="How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their liberality.">2Corinthians 8:2</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/10-10.htm" title="For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible.">2Corinthians 10:10</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/11-6.htm" title="But though I be rude in speech, yet not in knowledge; but we have been thoroughly made manifest among you in all things.">2Corinthians 11:6</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/11-8.htm" title="I robbed other churches, taking wages of them, to do you service.">2Corinthians 11:8</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/11-16.htm" title="I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, that I may boast myself a little.">2Corinthians 11:16</a>. He was able to bear even these with satisfaction when he felt that he was bearing them for the sake of Christ. He had learnt to add another paradox to those of <a href="/context/2_corinthians/6-9.htm" title="As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed;">2Corinthians 6:9-10</a>, and to feel that the greatest weakness was not only compatible with the highest strength, but might be the very condition of its energy. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 10. - I take pleasure in; I am content to bear them cheerfully (<a href="/2_corinthians/7-4.htm">2 Corinthians 7:4</a>; <a href="/romans/5-3.htm">Romans 5:3</a>). Strong; rather, powerful, mighty. The resemblance to Philo ('Vit. Mos.,' Opp., 1:613, "Your weakness is might") is probably accidental (see <a href="/1_corinthians/15-54.htm">1 Corinthians 15:54</a>; <a href="/colossians/3-4.htm">Colossians 3:4</a>). <a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/12-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>That is why, διὸ (dio) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1352.htm">Strong's 1352: </a> Wherefore, on which account, therefore. From dia and hos; through which thing, i.e. Consequently. for the sake ὑπὲρ (hyper) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5228.htm">Strong's 5228: </a> Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. of Christ, Χριστοῦ (Christou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. I delight εὐδοκῶ (eudokō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2106.htm">Strong's 2106: </a> To be well-pleased, think it good, be resolved. From eu and dokeo; to think well of, i.e. Approve; specially, to approbate. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. weaknesses, ἀσθενείαις (astheneiais) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_769.htm">Strong's 769: </a> From asthenes; feebleness; by implication, malady; morally, frailty. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. insults, ὕβρεσιν (hybresin) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5196.htm">Strong's 5196: </a> (a) insult, injury, outrage, (b) damage, loss. From huper; insolence, i.e. Insult, injury. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. hardships, ἀνάγκαις (anankais) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_318.htm">Strong's 318: </a> From ana and the base of agkale; constraint; by implication, distress. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. persecutions, διωγμοῖς (diōgmois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1375.htm">Strong's 1375: </a> Chase, pursuit; persecution. From dioko; persecution. [in] καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. difficulties. στενοχωρίαις (stenochōriais) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4730.htm">Strong's 4730: </a> A narrow space, great distress, anguish. From a compound of stenos and chora; narrowness of room, i.e. calamity. For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. when ὅταν (hotan) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3752.htm">Strong's 3752: </a> When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as. I am weak, ἀσθενῶ (asthenō) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_770.htm">Strong's 770: </a> To be weak (physically: then morally), To be sick. From asthenes; to be feeble. then τότε (tote) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5119.htm">Strong's 5119: </a> Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that. I am εἰμι (eimi) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. strong. δυνατός (dynatos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1415.htm">Strong's 1415: </a> (a) of persons: powerful, able, (b) of things: possible. From dunamai; powerful or capable; neuter possible. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_corinthians/12-10.htm">2 Corinthians 12:10 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/12-10.htm">2 Corinthians 12:10 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/12-10.htm">2 Corinthians 12:10 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/12-10.htm">2 Corinthians 12:10 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/12-10.htm">2 Corinthians 12:10 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_corinthians/12-10.htm">2 Corinthians 12:10 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_corinthians/12-10.htm">2 Corinthians 12:10 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_corinthians/12-10.htm">2 Corinthians 12:10 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_corinthians/12-10.htm">2 Corinthians 12:10 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_corinthians/12-10.htm">2 Corinthians 12:10 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-10.htm">NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 12:10 Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Corinthians 12:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 12:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_corinthians/12-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Corinthians 12:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 12:11" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>