2 Corinthians 12:5

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“I will boast about such a man, but I will not boast about myself, except in my weaknesses.”

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BSBPD

“I will boast about such a man, but I will not boast about myself, except in my weaknesses.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“On behalf of such a one will I glory: but on mine own behalf I will not glory, save in my weaknesses.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“Of such an one I will boast, and of myself I will not boast, except in my infirmities,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 2 Corinthians 12:5 — 3 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 1 Corinthians 2:3I came to you in weakness and fear, and with much trembling.
  2. 2 Corinthians 11:30If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness.
  3. 2 Corinthians 12:9But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.

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