2 Corinthians 11:30
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness.”
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“If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities.”
King James Version · Public Domain“If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things that concern my weakness.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“if to boast it behoveth <FI>me<Fi> , of the things of my infirmity I will boast;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 2 Corinthians 11:30 — 8 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 25:27It is not good to eat too much honey or to search out one’s own glory.
- Proverbs 27:2Let another praise you, and not your own mouth— a stranger, and not your own lips.
- Jeremiah 9:23This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches.
- 1 Corinthians 2:3I came to you in weakness and fear, and with much trembling.
- 2 Corinthians 11:16I repeat: Let no one take me for a fool. But if you do, then receive me as a fool, so that I too may boast a little.
- 2 Corinthians 12:1I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to gain, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord.
- 2 Corinthians 12:5I will boast about such a man, but I will not boast about myself, except in my weaknesses.
- Colossians 1:24Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions for the sake of His body, which is the church.
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