2 Corinthians 12:10

King James Version (KJV)

Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

Translations

2 Corinthians 12:10 - Amplified Bible

So for the sake of Christ, I am well pleased {and} take pleasure in infirmities, insults, hardships, persecutions, perplexities {and} distresses; for when I am weak [in divine strength).

2 Corinthians 12:10 - American Standard Version

Wherefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christs sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

2 Corinthians 12:10 - Bible in Basic English

So I take pleasure in being feeble, in unkind words, in needs, in cruel attacks, in troubles, on account of Christ: for when I am feeble, then am I strong.

2 Corinthians 12:10 - Darby Bible

Wherefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in insults, in necessities, in persecutions, in straits, for Christ: for when I am weak, then I am powerful.

2 Corinthians 12:10 - English Standard Version

For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

2 Corinthians 12:10 - King James Version

Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

2 Corinthians 12:10 - La Biblia de las Americas

Por eso me complazco en las debilidades, en insultos, en privaciones, en persecuciones y en angustias por amor a Cristo; porque cuando soy débil, entonces soy fuerte.

2 Corinthians 12:10 - The Message

2 Corinthians 12:10 - New American Standard Bible

Therefore I am well content with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, with difficulties, for Christ's sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong.

2 Corinthians 12:10 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Por eso me complazco en las debilidades, en insultos (maltratos), en privaciones, en persecuciones y en angustias por amor a Cristo, porque cuando soy débil, entonces soy fuerte.

2 Corinthians 12:10 - World English Bible

Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ`s sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong.

2 Corinthians 12:10 - Young's Living Translation

wherefore I am well pleased in infirmities, in damages, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses -- for Christ; for whenever I am infirm, then I am powerful;

2 Corinthians 12:10 - Additional Comments

(verses 12:9-10) Don't be discouraged when tough times come. It is at the moment that God has His greatest opportunity to shine. When we are weak, His strength is so much more obvious.
Here it is as if Paul was welcoming troubles (taking pleasure in them), because it gave more opportunity for Christ to shine.

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