Devine Scripture

2 Corinthians 13:9

2 Corinthians chapter 13 · verse 9 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For we rejoice, when we are weak, and ye are strong: this we also pray for, even your perfecting.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For we rejoice, when we are weak, and ye are strong: this we also pray for, even your perfecting.

Context

v.8For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.

v.9This passage

v.10For this cause I write these things while absent, that I may not when present deal sharply, according to the authority which the Lord gave me for building up, and not for casting down.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 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 have glory, but we have dishonor.

  • Hebrews 13:21

    make you perfect in every good thing to do his will, working in us that which is well-pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

  • Hebrews 6:1

    Wherefore leaving the doctrine of the first principles of Christ, let us press on unto perfection; not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,

  • 2 Corinthians 11:30

    If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things that concern my weakness.

  • 2 Corinthians 7:1

    Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

  • 1 Peter 5:10

    And the God of all grace, who called you unto his eternal glory in Christ, after that ye have suffered a little while, shall himself perfect, establish, strengthen you.