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2 Corinthians 12:10 — Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in…
“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.”
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The verses around 2 Corinthians 12:10.
8For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
9And 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.
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.
11I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing am I behind the very chiefest apostles, though I be nothing.
12Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds.
Verse explanation
After receiving God's answer in the previous verse (“My grace is sufficient for thee”), Paul says he learned to take pleasure in weaknesses and persecutions, because it's in weakness that he feels most strengthened by Christ.
From the 2 Corinthians 12 study in Bible in Stories.
2 Corinthians 12:10 in other versions
The same verse in the 4 Bible versions we have on the site.
- KJV · King James
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.
Read the chapter in this version → - ARC · Almeida 1911Português
Pelo que sinto prazer nas fraquezas, nas injurias, nas necessidades, nas perseguições, nas angustias por amor de Christo. Porque quando estou fraco então sou forte.
Read the chapter in this version → - BLIVRE · Bíblia LivrePortuguês
Por isso tenho prazer nas fraquezas, nos insultos, nas necessidades, nas perseguições, nas angústias por causa de Cristo; porque quando estou fraco, então fico forte.
Read the chapter in this version → - VBL · Versión Biblia LibreEspañol
Por lo tanto valoro las debilidades, los insultos, los problemas, las persecuciones y las dificultades que sufro por causa de Cristo. ¡Porque cuando soy débil, entonces soy fuerte!
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