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Berean Standard Bible

“That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.”

2 Corinthians 12:10

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This verse concludes Paul's reflection on his thorn in the flesh and the Lord's promise that grace is sufficient. His opponents measured spiritual authority by strength and success.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

World English Bible (WEB)

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.

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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Wherefore 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.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

therefore 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;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Por lo cual me gozo en las flaquezas, en afrentas, en necesidades, en persecuciones, en angustias por Cristo; porque cuando soy flaco, entonces soy poderoso.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Desde que sé que lo que sufro lo sufro por Cristo, me siento feliz por mis debilidades, los insultos, las privaciones, las persecuciones y las dificultades. En efecto, cuando soy débil, entonces soy fuerte.

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