2 Corinthians 13:9
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“In fact, we rejoice when we are weak but you are strong, and our prayer is for your perfection.”
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“In fact, we rejoice when we are weak but you are strong, and our prayer is for your perfection.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.”
King James Version · Public Domain“For we rejoice, when we are weak, and ye are strong: this we also pray for, even your perfecting.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“for we rejoice when we may be infirm, and ye may be powerful; and this also we pray for--your perfection!”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 2 Corinthians 13:9 — 17 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Corinthians 4:10We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are honored, but we are dishonored.
- 2 Corinthians 4:12So then, death is at work in us, but life is at work in you.
- 2 Corinthians 7:1Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
- 2 Corinthians 11:30If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness.
- 2 Corinthians 12:5I will boast about such a man, but I will not boast about myself, except in my weaknesses.
- 2 Corinthians 13:7Now we pray to God that you will not do anything wrong—not that we will appear to have stood the test, but that you will do what is right, even if we appear to have failed.
- 2 Corinthians 13:11Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.
- Ephesians 4:12to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ,
- Philippians 3:12Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.
- Colossians 1:28We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.
- Colossians 4:12Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in the full will of God.
- 1 Thessalonians 3:10Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and supply what is lacking from your faith.
- 2 Timothy 3:17so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.
- Hebrews 6:1Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith in God,
- Hebrews 12:23in joyful assembly, to the congregation of the firstborn, enrolled in heaven. You have come to God the Judge of all, to the spirits of the righteous made perfect,
- Hebrews 13:21equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
- 1 Peter 5:10And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.
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