Room for Grace
Paul’s gladness does not begin with a claim that weakness is pleasant. It begins with the answer he reports receiving: grace is sufficient, and Christ’s power comes to fullness in weakness. He can spe
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2 Corinthians 12:9–10: Devotionals and Reflections
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. Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, and in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong.
2 Corinthians 12:9–10 continues Paul’s thought by naming injuries, necessities, persecutions, and distresses as he speaks about weakness and strength for Christ’s sake.