II 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.”
King James Version (KJV)
🌐 II Corinthians 12:10 in 8 Translations
King James Version (KJV)English
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.
American Standard Version (ASV)English
Wherefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
Open English Bible (OEB)English
That is why I delight in weakness, ill treatment, hardship, persecution, and difficulties, when borne for Christ. For, when I am weak, then it is that I am strong!
Elberfelder Bibel (ELB)Deutsch
Deshalb habe ich Wohlgefallen an Schwachheiten, an Schmähungen, an Nöten, an Verfolgungen, an Ängsten für Christum; denn wenn ich schwach bin, dann bin ich stark.
Reina-Valera (RV)Español
Por lo cual me gozo en las flaquezas, en afrentas, en necesidades, en persecuciones, en angustias por Cristo; porque cuando soy flaco, entonces soy poderoso.
Bíblia Livre (BL)Português
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.
Nova Versão (NVA)Português
Por isso, estou contente nas fraquezas, nos insultos, nos problemas, nas perseguições e nos desastres, por causa de Cristo. Pois, quando sou fraco, então sou forte.
📖 II Corinthians 12:10 in Context
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.
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