2 Corinthians 13:9
“For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.”
2 Corinthians 13:9 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- For we rejoice that we are weak, and you are strong. This also we pray for, your perfection.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- For we rejoice, when we are weak, and ye are strong: this we also pray for, even your perfecting.
- DARBYDarby
- For we rejoice when we may be weak and ye may be powerful. But this also we pray for, your perfecting.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- For we rejoice when we are weak and you are strong. And this we also pray for, even your perfecting.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- for we rejoice when we may be infirm, and ye may be powerful; and this also we pray for ; your perfection!
- BPVBiblePics Version
- We rejoice when we are weak and you are strong; and this is what we also desire, your perfection.
Context: 2 Corinthians 13
7Now I pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but that ye should do that which is honest, though we be as reprobates.
8For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.
9For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.
10Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power which the Lord hath given me to edification, and not to destruction.
11Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.
About 2 Corinthians 13: Final Greetings and a Benediction
Paul concludes his letter with instructions for the conduct of worship and final greetings.
Commentary
2 Corinthians 13 is a powerful chapter that speaks to the importance of living a life of faith and obedience to God. Paul is writing to the church in Corinth, reminding them of the importance of living a life of holiness and righteousness. He encourages them to examine themselves and to make sure that they are living in accordance with God's will. He also warns them of the consequences of disobedience and encourages them to repent and turn back to God.