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2 Corinthians 13:9

Strength and help in weaknessJoyPrayer

7 Now we pray to God that you will not do anything wrong—not that we will appear to have stood the test, but that you will do what is right, even if we appear to have failed.

8 For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth.

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

10 This is why I write these things while absent, so that when I am present I will not need to be severe in my use of the authority that the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.

11 Finally, 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.

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BSB
In fact, we rejoice when we are weak but you are strong, and our prayer is for your perfection.
KJV
For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.
WEB
For we rejoice when we are weak and you are strong. We also pray for this: your becoming perfect.
ASV
For we rejoice, when we are weak, and ye are strong: this we also pray for, even your perfecting.
DARBY
For we rejoice when *we* may be weak and *ye* may be powerful. But this also we pray for, your perfecting.
BLB
For we rejoice when we may be weak but you⁺ may be powerful. This also we pray for: your⁺ perfection.
ÅB
For vi gleder oss når vi er skrøpelige, dere derimot sterke; dette ber vi og om, at dere må bli fullkomne.
OTB
For vi gleder oss når vi selv er svake, men dere er sterke; dette ber vi også om, at dere skal bli fullt modne.
B1930
For vi gleder oss når vi er skrøpelige, I derimot sterke; dette beder vi og om, at I må bli fullkomne.

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Cross references

  • 2 Corinthians 13:11

    Finally, 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.

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  • 1 Corinthians 4:10

    We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are honored, but we are dishonored.

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  • 1 Thessalonians 3:10

    Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and supply what is lacking from your faith.

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  • 1 Peter 5:10

    And 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.

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  • 2 Corinthians 12:5–10

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

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  • 2 Corinthians 7:1

    Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

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  • Hebrews 12:23

    in joyful assembly, to the congregation of the firstborn, enrolled in heaven. You have come to God the Judge of all, to the spirits of the righteous made perfect,

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  • 2 Corinthians 13:7–8

    Now we pray to God that you will not do anything wrong—not that we will appear to have stood the test, but that you will do what is right, even if we appear to have failed.

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