2 Corinthians 13:9
For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.
Context
This verse from 2 Corinthians Chapter 13 connects to 10 cross-references. Paul warns that if he comes a third time he will not spare them. He urges self-examination: are you in the faith? He prays that they will not do wrong — not so that he appears approved but so they …
Other Translations
For we rejoice, when we are weak, and ye are strong: this we also pray for, even your perfecting.
for we rejoice when we may be infirm, and ye may be powerful; and this also we pray for--your perfection!
For we are glad when we are feeble and you are strong: and this is our prayer, even that you may be made complete.
Cross References
We are fools for Christ’s sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye …
Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness …
If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities.
Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities.
Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I …
Now I pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but that ye should …
For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.
Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of …
For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:
Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto …