2 Corinthians 12:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 12:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 12:9 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 12:9 — KJV
“And 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.”
— 2 Corinthians 12:9 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 12:9 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 12:9
“But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 12:9: grace, strength, perfect
“I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 12:9: therefore, glory, christ
“Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 12:9: therefore, glory, christ
“And in very deed for this cause have I raised thee up, for to shew in thee my power; and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth. raised...: Heb. made thee stand”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 12:9: made, power, may
“Now therefore, I pray thee, if I have found grace in thy sight, shew me now thy way, that I may know thee, that I may find grace in thy sight: and consider that this nation is thy people.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 12:9: grace, therefore, may
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