2 Corinthians 12:9

New Testament • 15 words with Strong's data

"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."

Word-by-Word Analysis

And he

אָמַר

ʼâmar

H559

to say (used with great latitude)

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unto me My

חֵן

chên

H2580

graciousness, i.e. subjective (kindness, favor) or objective (beauty)

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is

דַּי

day

H1767

enough (as noun or adverb), used chiefly with preposition in phrases

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for thee for my

כֹּחַ

kôach

H3581

vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard

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is

עָשָׂה

ʻâsâh

H6213

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

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תָּמִים

tâmîym

H8549

entire (literally, figuratively or morally); also (as noun) integrity, truth

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in

ἀσθενής

asthenḗs

G772

strengthless (in various applications, literal, figurative and moral)

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Most

ἀσμένως

asménōs

G780

with pleasure

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כֵּן

kên

H3651

properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner...

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will I

בָּחַר

bâchar

H977

properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select

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כָּבוֹד

kâbôwd

H3519

properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness

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in my

νόσος

nósos

G3554

a malady (rarely figuratively, of moral disability)

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that the

כֹּחַ

kôach

H3581

vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard

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of

Χριστός

Christós

G5547

anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus

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may

יֶתֶר

yether

H3499

properly, an overhanging, i.e. (by implication) an excess, superiority, remainder; also a small rope (as hanging free)

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upon me

Key Terms in This Verse

weakness G772

ἀσθενής asthenḗs

strengthless (in various applications, literal, figurative and moral)

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gladly G780

ἀσμένως asménōs

with pleasure

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infirmities G3554

νόσος nósos

a malady (rarely figuratively, of moral disability)

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sufficient H1767

דַּי day

enough (as noun or adverb), used chiefly with preposition in phrases

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rather H977

בָּחַר bâchar

properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select

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perfect H8549

תָּמִים tâmîym

entire (literally, figuratively or morally); also (as noun) integrity, truth

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grace H2580

חֵן chên

graciousness, i.e. subjective (kindness, favor) or objective (beauty)

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strength H3581

כֹּחַ kôach

vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard

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power H3581

כֹּחַ kôach

vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard

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rest H3499

יֶתֶר yether

properly, an overhanging, i.e. (by implication) an excess, superiority, remainder; also a small rope (as hanging free)

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Cross References

Philippians 4:13 cross-reference

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

2 Corinthians 12:10 cross-reference

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.

Ephesians 3:16 cross-reference

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 cross-reference

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 cross-reference

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 k...

1 Corinthians 10:13 cross-reference

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 esca...

Hebrews 4:16 cross-reference

Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

1 Corinthians 15:10 cross-reference

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.

2 Corinthians 12:5 cross-reference

Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities.

1 Corinthians 2:5 cross-reference

That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.

Colossians 1:11 cross-reference

Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;

Luke 21:15 cross-reference

For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.

2 Corinthians 11:30 cross-reference

If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities.

1 Timothy 1:14 cross-reference

And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 11:34 cross-reference

Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.

Zephaniah 3:17 cross-reference

The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.

Psalm 8:2 cross-reference

Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.

Matthew 28:20 cross-reference

Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

Matthew 28:18 cross-reference

And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

Isaiah 11:2 cross-reference

And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD;

2 Corinthians 12:15 cross-reference

And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved.

2 Kings 2:15 cross-reference

And when the sons of the prophets which were to view at Jericho saw him, they said, The spirit of Elijah doth rest on Elisha. And they came to meet him, and bowed themselves to the ground before him.

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