2 Corinthians 12:10

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That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong.

World English Bible (WEB)

Therefore{G1352} I take pleasure{G2106}{(G5719)} in{G1722} infirmities{G769}, in{G1722} reproaches{G5196}, in{G1722} necessities{G318}, in{G1722} persecutions{G1375}, in{G1722} distresses{G4730} for{G5228} Christ's{G5547} sake{G5228}: for{G1063} when{G3752} I am weak{G770}{(G5725)}, then{G5119} am{G1510}{(G5748)} I strong{G1415}.

Strong's King James

(10) Therefore, I'm delighted in weakness, mistreatments, pressures, persecutions and distress for Mashiach! For when I'm weak, then I'm strong!

The F.O.G

[10] That's why I take pleasure in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong - my weakness creates space for God's strength to flow through me!

The F.O.G Paraphrase

wherefore I am well pleased in infirmities, in damages, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses—for Christ; for whenever I am infirm, then I am powerful;

Young's Literal Translation

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2 Corinthians 12:10

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Jean Paul Joseph

2 Corinthians 12:10