2 Corinthians 12:10

“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.”

"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." - 2 Corinthians 12:10
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What does 2 Corinthians 12:10 mean?

In the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible, 2 Corinthians 12:10 reads, "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." This verse is part of a larger passage in…

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Strength in Weakness: Embracing Our Imperfections

In 2 Corinthians 12:10, the Apostle Paul makes the profound declaration: "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." This scripture encapsulates the paradox of…

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Strength in Weakness: A Prayer Inspired by 2 Corinthians 12:10

O Eternal and Everlasting God, In the quiet of this moment, I come before You with a heart full of reverence and humility. Your Word in 2 Corinthians 12:10 reminds me that in my weaknesses, I find unexplainable strength. "Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches…

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2 Corinthians 12:10 - "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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