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2 Corinthians 12:9
“And 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.”
What it means
Paul begged for his thorn to be removed, and instead God gave him a promise. His grace is enough, and His power comes to its fullness precisely where we are weak. This turns everything upside down. Our limitations are not disqualifications but the very place Christ's strength shines. You do not have to be strong for God to work. Bring Him your weakness honestly, and discover that His sufficient grace carries you further than your own strength ever could.
2 Corinthians 12:9 at a glance
| Reference | 2 Corinthians 12:9 |
|---|---|
| Book | 2 Corinthians |
| Chapter to read it in | 2 Corinthians 12 |
| Topic | strength |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- Philippians 4:13
- 2 Corinthians 12:10
- Isaiah 40:29-31
- Ephesians 3:16
- Joshua 1:9
- Isaiah 43:2
- 1 Corinthians 10:13
- Hebrews 4:16
- 2 Corinthians 3:5-6
- 2 Corinthians 12:5
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find 2 Corinthians 12:9?
It is in 2 Corinthians, in 2 Corinthians 12. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with 2 Corinthians 12:9?
Readers most often set it beside Philippians 4:13, 2 Corinthians 12:10, Isaiah 40:29-31, Ephesians 3:16. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray 2 Corinthians 12:9?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Jesus, our Shepherd, nothing about 2 Corinthians 12:9 is hidden from you. We bring you 2 Corinthians 12:9, strength. Let your Body in that place love one another and be one. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Where to begin this week.
- Read all of 2 Corinthians 12 today, not only the one verse.
- Write 2 Corinthians 12:9 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
