2 Corinthians
“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
2 Corinthians 12:10 (KJV) speaks to God's strength in weakness, physical weakness, and perseverance — words set in 2 Corinthians, Paul's most personal letter. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“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“My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.”
Psalms 73:26“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
Philippians 4:13“He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.”
Isaiah 40:29“The LORD will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness.”
Psalms 41:3“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;”
James 1:2
Common questions
What does 2 Corinthians 12:10 mean?
In the King James Version, 2 Corinthians 12:10 reads: "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." The verse speaks to God's strength in weakness, physical weakness, and perseverance. To read it well, take it in the flow of 2 Corinthians 12 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is 2 Corinthians 12:10 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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." is 2 Corinthians 12:10 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 2 Corinthians chapter 12.
What are some related Bible verses to 2 Corinthians 12:10?
Verses that sit beside 2 Corinthians 12:10 include 2 Corinthians 12:9, Psalms 73:26, and Philippians 4:13. Reading them alongside 2 Corinthians 12:10 deepens the theme of God's strength in weakness.
How can I pray with 2 Corinthians 12:10?
Read 2 Corinthians 12:10 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.