2 Corinthians 12:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 12:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 12:5 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 12:5 — KJV
“Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities.”
— 2 Corinthians 12:5 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 12:5 in Context — About the Book of 2 Corinthians
2 Corinthians is Paul's most personal letter — defending his ministry through a catalogue of beatings, shipwrecks, and sleepless nights, then unveiling the secret: God's power is made perfect in weakness. Treasure in jars of clay, the God of all comfort, and grace that is always sufficient.
Cross-References for 2 Corinthians 12:5
“And the man said unto Joab, Though I should receive a thousand shekels of silver in mine hand, yet would I not put forth mine hand against the king's son: for in our hearing the king charged thee and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Beware that none touch the young man Absalom. receive: Heb. weigh upon mine hand Beware...: Heb. Beware whosoever ye be of, etc”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 12:5: one, yet, mine
“Then should I yet have comfort; yea, I would harden myself in sorrow: let him not spare; for I have not concealed the words of the Holy One.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 12:5: one, yet, myself
“I sought in mine heart to give myself unto wine, yet acquainting mine heart with wisdom; and to lay hold on folly, till I might see what was that good for the sons of men, which they should do under the heaven all the days of their life. to give...: Heb. to draw my flesh with wine all...: Heb. the number of the days of their life”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 12:5: yet, myself, mine
“Therefore my people are gone into captivity, because they have no knowledge: and their honourable men are famished, and their multitude dried up with thirst. honourable...: Heb. glory are men of famine”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 12:5: one, glory, mine
“Yet a small number that escape the sword shall return out of the land of Egypt into the land of Judah, and all the remnant of Judah, that are gone into the land of Egypt to sojourn there, shall know whose words shall stand, mine, or theirs. mine...: Heb. from me, or, from them”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 12:5: one, yet, mine
Pray 2 Corinthians 12:5
Generate a Prayer from 2 Corinthians 12:5
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse