2 Corinthians 12:9
2 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 12
“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.”2 Corinthians 12:9
What Does 2 Corinthians 12:9 Mean?
2 Corinthians 12:9 is found in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 12, verse 9 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 Grace.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 2 Corinthians 12:9 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Philippians 4:13“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”Isaiah 41:10“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”Isaiah 40:31“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”2 Corinthians 12:10“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.”Isaiah 40:29“He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.”1 Corinthians 16:13“Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.”Ephesians 3:16“That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;”Joshua 1:9“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”Isaiah 43:2“When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.”James 1:2“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;”1 Corinthians 10:13“There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.”Hebrews 4:16“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”Psalms 27:1“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”2 Corinthians 3:5“Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;”Ephesians 6:10“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.”John 14:1“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.”2 Corinthians 12:5“Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities.”1 Corinthians 15:10“But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.”Psalms 73:26“My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.”1 Corinthians 2:5“That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.”
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