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2 Corinthians 12:5

I will boast about such a man, but I will not boast about myself, except in my weaknesses.

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ASV

On behalf of such a one will I glory: but on mine own behalf I will not glory, save in my weaknesses.

KJV

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

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14 tagged words
OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
ὑπὲρhuperConcerningG5228 →
τοῦtou<the>G3588 →
τοιούτουtoioutousuch a manG5108 →
καυχήσομαι,kauchēsomaiI will boast,G2744 →
ὑπὲρhuperconcerningG5228 →
δὲdehoweverG1161 →
ἐμαυτοῦemautoumyselfG1473 →
οὐounotG3756 →
καυχήσομαιkauchēsomaiI will boastG2744 →
εἰeionlyG1487 →
μὴmēexceptG3361 →
ἐνeninG1722 →
ταῖςtaistheG3588 →
ἀσθενείαιςastheneiaisweaknessesG769 →

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2 Corinthians 12:9But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.2 Corinthians 11:30If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness.1 Corinthians 2:3I came to you in weakness and fear, and with much trembling.Hebrews 5:2He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is beset by weakness.2 Corinthians 12:9–10But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.2 Corinthians 10:1Now by the mildness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am humble when face to face with you, but bold when away.

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