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2 Corinthians 13:9

In fact, we rejoice when we are weak but you are strong, and our prayer is for your perfection.

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ASV

For we rejoice, when we are weak, and ye are strong: this we also pray for, even your perfecting.

KJV

For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.

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15 tagged words
OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
χαίρομενchairomenWe rejoiceG5463 →
γὰρgarforG1063 →
ὅτανhotanwhenG3752 →
ἡμεῖςhēmeiswe ourselvesG3165 →
ἀσθενῶμεν,asthenōmenmay be weak,G770 →
ὑμεῖςhumeisyou yourselvesG4771 →
δὲdehoweverG1161 →
δυνατοὶdunatoistrongG1415 →
ἦτε·ētemay be;G1510 →
τοῦτοtoutoBut thisG3778 →
καὶkaialsoG2532 →
εὐχόμεθα,euchomethaWe pray forG2172 →
τὴνtēntheG3588 →
ὑμῶνhumōnof youG4771 →
κατάρτισιν.katartisinperfection.G2676 →

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2 Corinthians 12:10That 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.Matthew 5:48Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.2 Corinthians 4:12So then, death is at work in us, but life is at work in you.Philippians 3:12Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.2 Corinthians 13:11Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.1 Corinthians 4:10We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are honored, but we are dishonored.1 Thessalonians 3:10Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and supply what is lacking from your faith.1 Peter 5:10And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.2 Corinthians 12:5–10I will boast about such a man, but I will not boast about myself, except in my weaknesses.1 Corinthians 2:3I came to you in weakness and fear, and with much trembling.1 Corinthians 4:8Already you have all you want. Already you have become rich. Without us, you have become kings. How I wish you really were kings, so that we might be kings with you!Colossians 1:28We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.2 Corinthians 11:30If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness.2 Corinthians 7:1Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.2 Timothy 3:17so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.Philippians 3:12–15Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.Ephesians 4:12–13to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ,Colossians 4:12Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in the full will of God.

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