2 Corinthians 11:30

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“If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness.”

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BSBPD

“If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things that concern my weakness.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“if to boast it behoveth <FI>me<Fi> , of the things of my infirmity I will boast;”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 2 Corinthians 11:30 — 8 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Proverbs 25:27It is not good to eat too much honey or to search out one’s own glory.
  2. Proverbs 27:2Let another praise you, and not your own mouth— a stranger, and not your own lips.
  3. 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.
  4. 1 Corinthians 2:3I came to you in weakness and fear, and with much trembling.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 2 Corinthians 12:5I will boast about such a man, but I will not boast about myself, except in my weaknesses.
  8. 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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