2 Corinthians 12:10
2 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 12
“Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.”2 Corinthians 12:10
What Does 2 Corinthians 12:10 Mean?
2 Corinthians 12:10 is found in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 12, verse 10 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Suffering, Patience, and Courage.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 2 Corinthians 12:10 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
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.”Ephesians 6:10“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.”Acts 20:24“But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.”Romans 5:3“And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;”2 Corinthians 4:8“We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;”2 Corinthians 13:4“For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him by the power of God toward you.”James 1:2“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;”Galatians 6:14“But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.”1 Peter 1:6“Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:”2 Corinthians 6:4“But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,”Mark 8:35“For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel’s, the same shall save it.”Luke 6:22“Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man’s sake.”2 Corinthians 1:4“Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.”John 15:21“But all these things will they do unto you for my name’s sake, because they know not him that sent me.”Acts 5:41“And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.”2 Corinthians 13:9“For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.”2 Corinthians 4:17“For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;”1 Corinthians 4:10“We are fools for Christ’s sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are despised.”2 Corinthians 5:15“And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.”1 Peter 3:14“But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;”
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