Parallel Verses New International Version But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. King James Bible 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. Darby Bible Translation And he said to me, My grace suffices thee; for [my] power is perfected in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather boast in my weaknesses, that the power of the Christ may dwell upon me. World English Bible He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me. Young's Literal Translation and He said to me, 'Sufficient for thee is My grace, for My power in infirmity is perfected;' most gladly, therefore, will I rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of the Christ may rest on me: 2 Corinthians 12:9 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleMy grace is sufficient for thee - Thou shalt not be permitted to sink under these afflictions. Thy enemies shall not be able to prevail against thee. My strength is made perfect in weakness - The more, and the more violently, thou art afflicted and tried, being upheld by my power, and prospered in all thy labors, the more eminently will my power be seen and acknowledged. For the weaker the instrument I use, the more the power of my grace shall be manifested. See at the end of this chapter, (2 Corinthians 12:21 (note)). Will I rather glory in my infirmities - Therefore, his infirmities do not mean his corruptions, or sins, or sinfulness of any kind; for it would be blasphemous for any man to say, I will rather glory that God leaves my corruptions in me, than that he should take them away. That the power of Christ may rest upon me - Επισκηνωσῃ επ' εμε· That it may overshadow me as a tent, or tabernacle; affording me shelter, protection, safety, and rest. This expression is like that, John 1:14 : And the word was made flesh, και εσκηνωσεν εν ἡμιν and made his tabernacle among us - full of grace and truth. The same eternal Word promised to make his tabernacle with the apostle, and gives him a proof that he was still the same - full of grace and truth, by assuring him that his grace should be sufficient for him. Paul, knowing that the promise of grace could not fail, because of the Divine truth, says: Most gladly, therefore, will I rather glory in my afflictions, that such a power of Christ may overshadow and defend me. The words are also similar to those of the Prophet Isaiah, Isaiah 4:5 : On all the glory shall be a defense. God gives the glory, and God gives the defense of that glory. The apostle had much glory or honor; both Satan and his apostles were very envious; in himself the apostle, as well as all human beings, was weak, and therefore needed the power of God to defend such glory. Grace alone can preserve grace. When we get a particular blessing we need another to preserve it; and without this we shall soon be shorn of our strength, and become as other men. Hence the necessity of continual watchfulness and prayer, and depending on the all-sufficient grace of Christ. See on 2 Corinthians 11:30 (note) Treasury of Scripture Knowledge My grace. Jeremiah 1:6-9 Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, I cannot speak: for I am a child... Matthew 10:19,20 But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what you shall speak... for. Isaiah 35:3,4 Strengthen you the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees... Isaiah 40:29-31 He gives power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increases strength... Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me. Most. glory. 2 Corinthians 11:30 If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern my infirmities. the power. Library Not Yours but You'I seek not yours, but you.'--2 COR. xii. 14. Men are usually quick to suspect others of the vices to which they themselves are prone. It is very hard for one who never does anything but with an eye to what he can make out of it, to believe that there are other people actuated by higher motives. So Paul had, over and over again, to meet the hateful charge of making money out of his apostleship. It was one of the favourite stones that his opponents in the Corinthian Church, of whom there were very … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture The Collection for St Paul: the Farewell That Man Hath no Good in Himself, and Nothing Whereof to Glory Extracts No. viii. Cross References Daniel 10:19 "Do not be afraid, you who are highly esteemed," he said. "Peace! Be strong now; be strong." When he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, "Speak, my lord, since you have given me strength." 1 Corinthians 2:3 I came to you in weakness with great fear and trembling. 1 Corinthians 2:5 so that your faith might not rest on human wisdom, but on God's power. 2 Corinthians 12:1 I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. 2 Corinthians 12:5 I will boast about a man like that, but I will not boast about myself, except about my weaknesses. Ephesians 3:16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, Philippians 4:13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength. 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