2 Corinthians 13:9

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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

Complete Jewish Bible:

So we rejoice whenever we are weak and you are strong; indeed, what we pray for is that you become perfect.

Berean Standard Bible:

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

American Standard Version:

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

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

For{G1063} we{G2249} are glad{G5463}, when{G3752} we are weak{G770}, and{G1161} ye{G5210} are{G5600} strong{G1415}: and{G1161} this{G5124} also{G2532} we wish{G2172}, even your{G5216} perfection{G2676}.

Cross-References (KJV):

2 Corinthians 13:11

  • ¶ Finally, 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.

1 Corinthians 4:10

  • We [are] fools for Christ's sake, but ye [are] wise in Christ; we [are] weak, but ye [are] strong; ye [are] honourable, but we [are] despised.

1 Thessalonians 3:10

  • Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith?

1 Peter 5:10

  • ¶ But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle [you].

2 Corinthians 12:5

  • Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities.

2 Corinthians 12:10

  • 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 13:7

  • ¶ Now 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.

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Commentary for 2 Corinthians 13:9

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G1063
    There are 1016 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: γάρ
    Transliteration: gár
    Pronunciation: gar
    Description: a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
  2. Strong's Number: G2249
    There are 121 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἡμεῖς
    Transliteration: hēmeîs
    Pronunciation: hay-mice'
    Description: nominative plural of ἐγώ; we (only used when emphatic):--us, we (ourselves).
  3. Strong's Number: G5463
    There are 68 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: χαίρω
    Transliteration: chaírō
    Pronunciation: khah'-ee-ro
    Description: a primary verb; to be "cheer"ful, i.e. calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be well:--farewell, be glad, God speed, greeting, hall, joy(- fully), rejoice.
  4. Strong's Number: G3752
    There are 118 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὅταν
    Transliteration: hótan
    Pronunciation: hot'-an
    Description: from ὅτε and ἄν; whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctionally) inasmuch as:--as long (soon) as, that, + till, when(-soever), while.
  5. Strong's Number: G770
    There are 35 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀσθενέω
    Transliteration: asthenéō
    Pronunciation: as-then-eh'-o
    Description: from ἀσθενής; to be feeble (in any sense):--be diseased, impotent folk (man), (be) sick, (be, be made) weak.
  6. Strong's Number: G1161
    There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δέ
    Transliteration:
    Pronunciation: deh
    Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
  7. Strong's Number: G5210
    There are 228 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑμεῖς
    Transliteration: hymeîs
    Pronunciation: hoo-mice'
    Description: irregular plural of σύ; you (as subjective of verb):--ye (yourselves), you.
  8. Strong's Number: G5600
    There are 62 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma:
    Transliteration: ō
    Pronunciation: ay
    Description: the subjunctive of εἰμί; (may, might, can, could, would, should, must, etc.; also with εἰ and its comparative, as well as with other particles) be:--+ appear, are, (may, might, should) be, X have, is, + pass the flower of her age, should stand, were.
  9. Strong's Number: G1415
    There are 35 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δυνατός
    Transliteration: dynatós
    Pronunciation: doo-nat-os'
    Description: from δύναμαι; powerful or capable (literally or figuratively); neuter possible:--able, could, (that is) mighty (man), possible, power, strong.
  10. Strong's Number: G5124
    There are 303 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τοῦτο
    Transliteration: toûto
    Pronunciation: too'-to
    Description: neuter singular nominative or accusative case of οὗτος; that thing:--here (-unto), it, partly, self(-same), so, that (intent), the same, there(-fore, -unto), this, thus, where(-fore).
  11. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
  12. Strong's Number: G2172
    There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εὔχομαι
    Transliteration: eúchomai
    Pronunciation: yoo'-khom-ahee
    Description: middle voice of a primary verb; to wish; by implication, to pray to God:--pray, will, wish.
  13. Strong's Number: G5216
    There are 503 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑμῶν
    Transliteration: hymōn
    Pronunciation: hoo-mone'
    Description: genitive case of ὑμεῖς; of (from or concerning) you:--ye, you, your (own, -selves).
  14. Strong's Number: G2676
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κατάρτισις
    Transliteration: katártisis
    Pronunciation: kat-ar'-tis-is
    Description: from καταρτίζω; thorough equipment (subjectively):--perfection.