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. Treasury of Scripture I take. 2 Corinthians 1:4 Who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble... 2 Corinthians 4:8-10,17 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair... 2 Corinthians 7:4 Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my glorying of you: I am filled with comfort... Acts 5:41 And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name. Romans 5:3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation works patience; Romans 8:35-39 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril... Philippians 1:29 For to you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake; Philippians 2:17,18 Yes, and if I be offered on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all... Colossians 1:24 Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake... James 1:2 My brothers, count it all joy when you fall into divers temptations; 1 Peter 1:6,7 Wherein you greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, you are in heaviness through manifold temptations... 1 Peter 4:13,14 But rejoice, inasmuch as you are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed... in infirmities. See on. 2 Corinthians 11:23-30 Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labors more abundant, in stripes above measure... for Christ's. 2 Corinthians 4:5,11 For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake... 2 Corinthians 10:18 For not he that commends himself is approved, but whom the Lord commends. Luke 6:22 Blessed are you, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you... John 15:21 But all these things will they do to you for my name's sake, because they know not him that sent me. 1 Corinthians 4:10 We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ; we are weak, but you are strong; you are honorable, but we are despised. Revelation 2:3 And have borne, and have patience, and for my name's sake have labored, and have not fainted. for when. See on ver. 2 Corinthians 12:9 And he said to me, My grace is sufficient for you: for my strength is made perfect in weakness... 2 Corinthians 13:4,9 For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he lives by the power of God. For we also are weak in him... Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brothers, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
Context Paul's Thorn and God's Grace
7And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. 8For this thing I sought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. 9And he said to me, My grace is sufficient for you: 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 on me. 10Therefore 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. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
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.
Douay-Rheims Bible
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.
Darby Bible Translation
Wherefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in insults, in necessities, in persecutions, in straits, for Christ: for when I am weak, then I am powerful.
King James Bible
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.
Young's Literal Translation
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;
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