2 Corinthians
“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
2 Corinthians 12:9 (KJV) speaks to God's strength in weakness, God's grace, and physical weakness — words set in 2 Corinthians, Paul's most personal letter. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.”
Isaiah 40:29“My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.”
Psalms 73:26“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“Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.”
2 Timothy 2:1“The LORD will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness.”
Psalms 41:3“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
Philippians 4:13
Common questions
What does 2 Corinthians 12:9 mean?
In the King James Version, 2 Corinthians 12:9 reads: "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." The verse speaks to God's strength in weakness, God's grace, and physical weakness. 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 12:9 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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." is 2 Corinthians 12:9 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 2 Corinthians chapter 12.
What are some related Bible verses to 2 Corinthians 12:9?
Verses that sit beside 2 Corinthians 12:9 include Isaiah 40:29, Psalms 73:26, and 2 Corinthians 12:10. Reading them alongside 2 Corinthians 12:9 deepens the theme of God's strength in weakness.
How can I pray with 2 Corinthians 12:9?
Read 2 Corinthians 12:9 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.