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He is not weak in dealing with you, but is powerful among you. <a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/13.htm">New Living Translation</a> I will give you all the proof you want that Christ speaks through me. Christ is not weak when he deals with you; he is powerful among you. <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> since you seek proof that Christ is speaking in me. He is not weak in dealing with you, but is powerful among you. <a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> since you are demanding proof that Christ is speaking through me. He is not weak in dealing with you but is powerful among you. <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> since you seek proof of Christ speaking in me, who is not weak toward you but is powerful among you. <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/13.htm">King James Bible</a> Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, which to you-ward is not weak, but is mighty in you. <a href="/nkjv/2_corinthians/13.htm">New King James Version</a> since you seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, who is not weak toward you, but mighty in you. <a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> since you are seeking proof of the Christ who speaks in me, who is not weak toward you, but mighty in you. <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> since you are seeking for proof of the Christ who speaks in me, and who is not weak toward you, but mighty in you. <a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> since you are seeking for proof of the Christ who speaks in me, and who is not weak toward you, but mighty in you. <a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> since you are seeking proof that Christ speaks in me; He is not weak toward you, but mighty in you. <a href="/amp/2_corinthians/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> 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. <a href="/csb/2_corinthians/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> since you seek proof of Christ speaking in me. He is not weak in dealing with you, but powerful among you. <a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> since you seek proof of Christ speaking in me. He is not weak toward you, but powerful among you. <a href="/asv/2_corinthians/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> seeing that ye seek a proof of Christ that speaketh in me; who to you-ward is not weak, but is powerful in you: <a href="/cev/2_corinthians/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> This should prove to you that I am speaking for Christ. When he corrects you, he won't be weak. He will be powerful! <a href="/erv/2_corinthians/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> seeing that ye seek a proof of Christ that speaketh in me; who to you-ward is not weak, but is powerful in you: <a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Since you want proof that Christ is speaking through me, that's what you'll get. Christ isn't weak in dealing with you. Instead, he makes his power felt among you. <a href="/gnt/2_corinthians/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> You will have all the proof you want that Christ speaks through me. When he deals with you, he is not weak; instead, he shows his power among you. <a href="/isv/2_corinthians/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> since you want proof that the Messiah is speaking through me. He is not weak in dealing with you but is making his power felt among you. <a href="/net/2_corinthians/13.htm">NET Bible</a> since you are demanding proof that Christ is speaking through me. He is not weak toward you but is powerful among you. <a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> seeing that you seek a proof of Christ who speaks in me; who toward you is not weak, but is powerful in you. <a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, who toward you is not weak, but is mighty in you. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> since you want a practical proof of the fact that Christ speaks by my lips--He who is not feeble towards you, but powerful among you.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/2_corinthians/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> since you are demanding proof that Christ is speaking through me. He is not weak in dealing with you, but is powerful among you. <a href="/web/2_corinthians/13.htm">World English Bible</a> seeing that you seek a proof of Christ who speaks in me who is not weak, but is powerful in you. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> since you seek a proof of the Christ speaking in me, who is not weak to you, but is powerful in you, <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> since you seek proof of Christ speaking in me, who is not weak toward you but is powerful among you. <a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> since a proof ye seek of the Christ speaking in me, who to you is not infirm, but is powerful in you, <a href="/slt/2_corinthians/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Since seek proof of Christ speaking in me, who to you is no weak, but has power in you.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Do you seek a proof of Christ that speaketh in me, who towards you is not weak, but is mighty in you? <a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Do you seek evidence that it is Christ who speaks in me, who is not weak with you, but is powerful with you? <a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/13.htm">New American Bible</a> since you are looking for proof of Christ speaking in me. He is not weak toward you but powerful in you. <a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> since you desire proof that Christ is speaking in me. He is not weak in dealing with you, but is powerful in you.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Since you seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, he has never been weak among you, but is mighty in you. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_corinthians/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Because you seek a proof of The Messiah that he speaks in me, he who is not weak among you, but is mighty among you;<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> since you seek a proof of Christ's speaking in me, who toward you is not weak, but who is mighty in you: <a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> since you are seeking the approval of Christ, who is speaking in me, who is not weak towards you, bit mighty among you. <a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> since ye demand a proof that Christ speaketh in me, who to you-ward is not weak, but is mighty in you. <a href="/mace/2_corinthians/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> since you demand a proof of my mission from Christ, who with regard to you has shown no want of power among you. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> since you want a practical proof of the fact that Christ speaks by my lips--He who is not feeble towards you, but powerful among you. <a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> since ye seek a proof of Christ's speaking in me, Who toward you is not weak, but is powerful in you; <a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, who is not weak toward you, but is powerful among you. <a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/13-3.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=2456" 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/13.htm">Examine Yourselves</a> …2I already warned you the second time I was with you. So now in my absence I warn those who sinned earlier and everyone else: If I return, I will not spare anyone, 3<a href="/greek/1893.htm" title="1893: epei (Conj) -- Of time: when, after; of cause: since, because; otherwise: else. From epi and ei; thereupon, i.e. Since.">since</a> <a href="/greek/2212.htm" title="2212: zēteite (V-PIA-2P) -- To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot.">you are demanding</a> <a href="/greek/1382.htm" title="1382: dokimēn (N-AFS) -- A trial, proof; tried, approved character. From the same as dokimos; test; by implication, trustiness.">proof</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">that</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.">Christ</a> <a href="/greek/2980.htm" title="2980: lalountos (V-PPA-GMS) -- A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.">is speaking</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.">through</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: emoi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">me.</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hos (RelPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">He</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/770.htm" title="770: asthenei (V-PIA-3S) -- To be weak (physically: then morally), To be sick. From asthenes; to be feeble.">is not weak</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">in dealing with</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you,</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/1414.htm" title="1414: dynatei (V-PIA-3S) -- To be powerful, have power, be able, be mighty. From dunatos; to be efficient.">is powerful</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.">among</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you.</a> 4For He was indeed crucified in weakness, yet He lives by God’s power. And though we are weak in Him, yet by God’s power we will live with Him to serve you.…<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="/acts/18-9.htm">Acts 18:9-10</a> One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent. / For I am with you and no one will lay a hand on you, because I have many people in this city.” <a href="/1_corinthians/9-1.htm">1 Corinthians 9:1-2</a> Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you yourselves not my workmanship in the Lord? / Even if I am not an apostle to others, surely I am to you. For you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord. <a href="/galatians/1-1.htm">Galatians 1:1</a> Paul, an apostle—sent not from men nor by man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead— <a href="/romans/15-18.htm">Romans 15:18-19</a> I will not presume to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me in leading the Gentiles to obedience by word and deed, / by the power of signs and wonders, and by the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ. <a href="/1_corinthians/14-37.htm">1 Corinthians 14:37</a> If anyone considers himself a prophet or spiritual person, let him acknowledge that what I am writing you is the Lord’s command. <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-13.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:13</a> And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which is also now at work in you who believe. <a href="/1_corinthians/5-4.htm">1 Corinthians 5:4</a> When you are assembled in the name of our Lord Jesus and I am with you in spirit, along with the power of the Lord Jesus, <a href="/1_corinthians/2-4.htm">1 Corinthians 2:4-5</a> My message and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, / so that your faith would not rest on men’s wisdom, but on God’s power. <a href="/2_corinthians/12-12.htm">2 Corinthians 12:12</a> The marks of a true apostle—signs, wonders, and miracles—were performed among you with great perseverance. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-6.htm">1 Corinthians 1:6</a> because our testimony about Christ was confirmed in you. <a href="/2_corinthians/4-2.htm">2 Corinthians 4:2</a> Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God. <a href="/2_corinthians/10-8.htm">2 Corinthians 10:8</a> For even if I boast somewhat excessively about the authority the Lord gave us for building you up rather than tearing you down, I will not be ashamed. <a href="/2_corinthians/11-10.htm">2 Corinthians 11:10</a> As surely as the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine will not be silenced in the regions of Achaia. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-21.htm">2 Corinthians 1:21-22</a> Now it is God who establishes both us and you in Christ. He anointed us, / placed His seal on us, and put His Spirit in our hearts as a pledge of what is to come. <a href="/john/10-37.htm">John 10:37-38</a> If I am not doing the works of My Father, then do not believe Me. / But if I am doing them, even though you do not believe Me, believe the works themselves, so that you may know and understand that the Father is in Me, and I am in the Father.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Since you seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, which to you-ward is not weak, but is mighty in you.ye seek.<a href="/2_corinthians/10-8.htm">2 Corinthians 10:8-10</a> For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed: … Christ.<a href="/2_corinthians/2-10.htm">2 Corinthians 2:10</a> To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave I it in the person of Christ;<a href="/matthew/10-20.htm">Matthew 10:20</a> For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you.<a href="/matthew/18-18.htm">Matthew 18:18-20</a> Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven… which.<a href="/2_corinthians/2-6.htm">2 Corinthians 2:6</a> Sufficient to such a man is this punishment, which was inflicted of many.<a href="/2_corinthians/3-1.htm">2 Corinthians 3:1-3</a> Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you? … <a href="/2_corinthians/12-12.htm">2 Corinthians 12:12</a> Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_corinthians/12-19.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-7.htm">Dealing</a> <a href="/luke/23-23.htm">Demanding</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-20.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-1.htm">Fact</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-10.htm">Feeble</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-29.htm">Infirm</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-11.htm">Lips</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-12.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-10.htm">Powerful</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-13.htm">Practical</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-13.htm">Proof</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-21.htm">Relation</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-14.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-33.htm">Seeking</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-22.htm">Sign</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-27.htm">Speaketh</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-6.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-27.htm">Speaks</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-8.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-20.htm">Want</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-10.htm">Weak</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-1.htm">Word</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-12.htm">You-Ward</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/13-5.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-4.htm">Dealing</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-14.htm">Demanding</a> <a href="/galatians/1-7.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/galatians/1-12.htm">Fact</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-4.htm">Feeble</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-9.htm">Infirm</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-29.htm">Lips</a> <a href="/galatians/2-8.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-9.htm">Powerful</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-13.htm">Practical</a> <a href="/philippians/1-28.htm">Proof</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-22.htm">Relation</a> <a href="/galatians/1-10.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/galatians/1-7.htm">Seeking</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-13.htm">Sign</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-1.htm">Speaketh</a> <a href="/galatians/1-20.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-1.htm">Speaks</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-4.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/galatians/1-7.htm">Want</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-4.htm">Weak</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-11.htm">Word</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-2.htm">You-Ward</a><div class="vheading2">2 Corinthians 13</div>1. <a href="/2_corinthians/13-1.htm">Paul threatens severity, and the power of his apostleship, against obstinate sinners.</a> 5. <a href="/2_corinthians/13-5.htm">And, advising them to a trial of their faith,</a> 7. <a href="/2_corinthians/13-7.htm">and to a reformation of their sins before his coming,</a> 11. <a href="/2_corinthians/13-11.htm">he concludes his epistle with a general exhortation and a prayer.</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/13.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/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>since you are demanding proof that Christ is speaking through me. Paul addresses the skepticism of some Corinthians who questioned his apostolic authority. This demand for proof reflects a broader cultural context where rhetorical skill and visible signs were often valued as evidence of divine favor. In <a href="/1_corinthians/1-22.htm">1 Corinthians 1:22</a>, Paul notes that Jews demand signs and Greeks seek wisdom, highlighting the cultural expectations of his audience. The demand for proof also echoes the challenges faced by other prophets and leaders in the Bible, such as Moses in <a href="/exodus/4.htm">Exodus 4:1-9</a>, where God provides signs to validate his mission. Paul's assertion that Christ speaks through him aligns with his earlier defense of his apostleship in <a href="/2_corinthians/3.htm">2 Corinthians 3:1-3</a>, where he describes the Corinthians themselves as a letter from Christ, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God.He is not weak in dealing with you Paul contrasts the perceived weakness of his physical presence with the spiritual power of Christ working through him. This reflects the paradox of strength in weakness, a recurring theme in 2 Corinthians, particularly in <a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9-10</a>, where Paul speaks of Christ's power being made perfect in weakness. The idea that Christ is not weak in dealing with the Corinthians underscores the transformative power of the Gospel, which transcends human frailty. Historically, the city of Corinth was known for its wealth and immorality, presenting a challenging environment for the early church. Paul's message emphasizes that Christ's power is sufficient to address the moral and spiritual issues within the Corinthian church.but is powerful among you. The power of Christ among the Corinthians is evidenced by the spiritual gifts and transformations occurring within the community, as described in <a href="/1_corinthians/12.htm">1 Corinthians 12-14</a>. This power is not merely theoretical but is manifested in the lives of believers, demonstrating the active presence of Christ. The phrase also connects to the broader biblical narrative of God's power being displayed among His people, such as in the miracles of Jesus and the acts of the apostles in the Book of Acts. Theologically, this power is a testament to the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, as promised in <a href="/john/14-16.htm">John 14:16-17</a>, and serves as a foretaste of the ultimate victory of Christ over sin and death, as prophesied in <a href="/revelation/21-3.htm">Revelation 21:3-4</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the letter, addressing the Corinthian church. He is defending his apostolic authority and the authenticity of his message. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_corinthian_church.htm">The Corinthian Church</a> The recipients of the letter, who are questioning Paul's authority and seeking proof of Christ's work through him. 3. <a href="/topical/c/christ.htm">Christ</a> Central to Paul's message, whose power and presence are affirmed in Paul's ministry. 4. <a href="/topical/a/apostolic_authority.htm">Apostolic Authority</a> The event or issue at hand, where Paul is challenged to prove his authority and the presence of Christ in his ministry.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_christ_in_ministry.htm">The Power of Christ in Ministry</a> Paul emphasizes that Christ is not weak but powerful among the believers. This serves as a reminder that true ministry is marked by the power and presence of Christ, not human strength or wisdom. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_apostolic_authority.htm">The Importance of Apostolic Authority</a> The questioning of Paul's authority by the Corinthians highlights the need for discernment and recognition of true spiritual leadership, which is validated by the work of Christ. <a href="/topical/f/faith_and_evidence.htm">Faith and Evidence</a> While the Corinthians demanded proof, Paul points to the transformative power of Christ as the ultimate evidence. Believers are encouraged to seek and recognize the evidence of Christ's work in their lives and communities. <a href="/topical/c/christ's_strength_in_weakness.htm">Christ's Strength in Weakness</a> The passage underscores a recurring theme in Paul's writings: Christ's strength is made perfect in weakness. Believers can find encouragement in knowing that Christ's power is most evident in their own weaknesses.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_corinthians_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Corinthians 13</a> <a href="/q/is_jesus'_'weak'_crucifixion_contradictory.htm">How can Jesus be "crucified in weakness" yet remain all-powerful, and does this contradict scientific or historical views on crucifixion?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_christians_struggle_with_sin.htm">Why does God allow Christians to struggle with sin?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'examine_yourself'_mean.htm">What does 'Examine Yourself to See if You Are in the Faith' mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_theopathy_mean.htm">What are notable paradoxes found in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_corinthians/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) Which to you-ward is not weak.--There is still a touch of indignant sadness in the tone in which the words are uttered. Men will not be able to cast that reproach of weakness upon Him whose might they will feel all too keenly.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 3. - Of Christ speaking in me; rather, of the Christ who speaketh in me. Which; rather, who. But is mighty in you. The spirit of Christ, in spite of all their shortcomings, had not deserted them (see <a href="/1_corinthians/1-6.htm">1 Corinthians 1:6, 7</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/2-4.htm">1 Corinthians 2:4</a>). <a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/13-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>since ἐπεὶ (epei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1893.htm">Strong's 1893: </a> Of time: when, after; of cause: since, because; otherwise: else. From epi and ei; thereupon, i.e. Since. you are demanding ζητεῖτε (zēteite) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2212.htm">Strong's 2212: </a> To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot. proof δοκιμὴν (dokimēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1382.htm">Strong's 1382: </a> A trial, proof; tried, approved character. From the same as dokimos; test; by implication, trustiness. that τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. 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. is speaking λαλοῦντος (lalountos) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2980.htm">Strong's 2980: </a> A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. through 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. me. ἐμοὶ (emoi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. [He] ὃς (hos) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. is not weak ἀσθενεῖ (asthenei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd 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. in dealing with εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. you, ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. is powerful δυνατεῖ (dynatei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1414.htm">Strong's 1414: </a> To be powerful, have power, be able, be mighty. From dunatos; to be efficient. among 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. you. ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. 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