2 Corinthians 12:9
And he hath said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for [my] power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Treated in 22 passages across the library.
Where it is preached
- Humility ·
Humility and Happiness cites 2 Corinthians 12: 9
… insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong." 2 Corinthians 12: 9, 10. Lest Paul should exalt himself, by reason of the exceeding greatness of the revelati…
- The Master’s Indwelling ·
That God May Be All in All cites 2 Corinthians 12:9
…very special way to teach him to say, "I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses" 2 Corinthians 12:9. Paul was in danger of being exalted, owing to the revelations from Heaven, and Jesus cam…
- Talks to the Farmer ·
Spiritual Gleaning cites 2 Corinthians 12:9
… with grain: "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness," (2 Corinthians 12:9). Another is long in the stalk but very rich in corn: "Do not let your hearts be troubled…
- The Mortification of Sin in Believers ·
Act faith on Christ for the killing of thy sin cites 2 Cor. xii. 9
…ith the consideration of the sufficiency of his grace: “My grace is sufficient for thee,” 2 Cor. xii. 9. Though he were not immediately so far made partaker of it as to be freed from his tempta…
- The Pilgrim's Progress ·
The Second Stage cites 2 Cor. 12:9
…ich, notwithstanding what the devil can do, the souls of his people prove gracious still. 2 Cor. 12:9. And in that thou sawest that the man stood behind the wall to maintain the fire; this is…
- A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections ·
IV. It is no sign that affections are gracious, or that they are otherwise, that persons did not make them themselves, or excite them of their own contrivance and by their own strength cites 2 Cor. 12:9
… of man,1515 2 Cor. 4:7. and that Christ's power might be manifested in our weakness,1616 2 Cor. 12:9. and none might say mine own hand hath saved me.1717 Judg. 7:2. So it was in most of thos…
- Sermons on Several Occasions ·
Christian Perfection cites 2 Cor. 12:9
…ly will I glory in” these “my weaknesses, that the strength of Christ may rest upon me.” [2 Cor. 12:9] What! Did he glory in pride, in anger, in lust? Was it through these weaknesses, that th…
- Women Who Moved Heaven ·
Scripture Appendix: Prayers in God’s Word cites 2 Corinthians 12:9
…at is done in secret, will reward you.” Psalm 46:10 — “Be still, and know that I am God.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 — “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in we…
- Men Who Tended the Flock ·
Scripture Appendix: God’s Word on the Pastoral Calling cites 2 Corinthians 12:9
…r grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 — “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in we…
- Watchman Nee ·
The Breaking of the Outer Man cites 2 Corinthians 12:9
…st answered, “My grace is sufficient for thee: for my power is made perfect in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9, ASV). Paul concludes, “when I am weak, then am I strong” (2 Corinthians 12:10, ASV). Nee…
- All Things for Good ·
The best things work for good to the godly cites 2 Cor. xii. 9
… it? He is upheld by the arms of the Almighty. “My strength is made perfect in weakness” (2 Cor. xii. 9). The power of God works for us by supplying our wants. God creates comforts when means f…
- Watchman Nee ·
Learning to Walk by Faith cites 2 Corinthians 12:9
… Paul heard, “My grace is sufficient for thee: for my power is made perfect in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9, ASV). Weakness did not become Nee's ideal; Christ's sufficiency did. The distinction is …
- Women Who Moved Heaven ·
Teresa of Ávila — The Mystic Who Built a School of Prayer cites 2 Corinthians 12:9
…ll boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me” (2 Corinthians 12:9, NIV). The weaknesses that made her incapable of managing her own affairs were, she disco…
- The God of All Comfort ·
Jehovah cites 2 Corinthians 12:9–10
…ses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me… For when I am weak, then I am strong” (2 Corinthians 12:9–10). Who could ask for a more glorious victory than this? And this victory will be ours if w…
- Men Who Tended the Flock ·
Robert Murray M’Cheyne — The Holy Young Shepherd of Dundee cites 2 Corinthians 12:9
…ll boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me” (2 Corinthians 12:9, NIV). The greatest revival in St. Peter’s history occurred while M’Cheyne was absent — l…
- How to Bring Men to Christ ·
Dealing with Those Who Are Anxious to Be Saved and Know How, but Who Have Difficulties cites 2 Cor. xii. 9
…difficulty very similar to the preceding one, is “I am too weak.” With such a person, use 2 Cor. xii. 9, 10. Ask him “where is it that Christ’s strength is made perfect?” When he answers “in we…
- The Pilgrim's Progress ·
The Ninth Stage cites 2 Cor. 12:9
…d, I am a great, a very great sinner: and he answered, “My grace is sufficient for thee.” 2 Cor. 12:9. Then I said, But, Lord, what is believing? And then I saw from that saying, “He that com…
- Watchman Nee ·
Faith, Prayer, and the Life of Dependence cites 2 Corinthians 12:9
…horn to depart and received not removal but a promise: “My grace is sufficient for thee” (2 Corinthians 12:9, ASV). An unanswered request may become an answered need at a deeper level. That does not…
- Watchman Nee ·
Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites 2 Corinthians 12:9
…ual ministry cannot be manufactured by natural strength. Scriptures to revisit John 5:19; 2 Corinthians 12:9-10; Ephesians 1:17-18; Hebrews 11:1; Isaiah 40:31; 2 Corinthians 1:9; John 7:17. Reflecti…
- Morning by Morning ·
March cites 2 Corinthians 12:9
…s, if Jesus lead, I'll follow where he goes.” March 4 “My grace is sufficient for thee.” (2 Corinthians 12:9) If none of God's saints were poor and tried, we should not know half so well the consola…
- Morning by Morning ·
November cites 2 Corinthians 12:9
…ers from the throne of grace.” November 4 “For my strength is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9) A primary qualification for serving God with any amount of success, and for doing God's …
- Thoughts for the Quiet Hour ·
August cites 2 Cor. xii. 9
…. August 18 My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. 2 Cor. xii. 9. God's way of answering His people's prayers is not by removing the pressure, but by incr…