His Grace Is Sufficient...

Most gladly therefore will I rather boast in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. American Standard Version And he hath said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Douay-Rheims Bible And he said to me: My grace is sufficient for thee; for power is made perfect in infirmity. Gladly therefore will I glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may dwell in me. Darby Bible Translation And he said to me, My grace suffices thee; for [my] power is perfected in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather boast in my weaknesses, that the power of the Christ may dwell upon me.

English Revised Version And he hath said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: Webster's Bible Translation And he said to me, My grace is sufficient for thee: Weymouth New Testament but His reply has been, "My grace suffices for you, for power matures in weakness. World English Bible He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.

Young's Literal Translation and He said to me, 'Sufficient for thee is My grace, for My power in infirmity is perfected;' most gladly, therefore, will I rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of the Christ may rest on me:. Be strong now, be very strong! Although there is nothing to gain, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. Young's Literal Translation and He said to me, 'Sufficient for thee is My grace, for My power in infirmity is perfected;' most gladly, therefore, will I rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of the Christ may rest on me: For when I am weak, then I am strong.

Treasury of Scripture And he said to me, My grace is sufficient for you: We do not advertise our limitations. However, Paul was not afraid of being vulnerable about his frailties.

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Paul had some amazing spiritual experiences. Yet Paul did not boast about these things. The false teachers in Corinth boasted about their spiritual experiences, but Paul did not. He would not even say what they were. He did not go around speaking about his great spiritual triumphs. Rather, he told stories against himself. He boasted about his weaknesses vv.

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He made this confession in very general terms. The fact that we do not know what it is enables us all to identify with Paul.

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I remember our good friend, evangelist J. John, saying in a talk that he had not just one, but three thorns in the flesh! I do not think he told us what they all were but it was encouraging for the rest of us to know that, like all of us, he had his struggles. Were it not for the thorn in his flesh, Paul might have become conceited v. When things go well, we are tempted to be proud and self-reliant.

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When we are struggling and know our weaknesses, we become utterly dependent on the Lord. His power is made perfect in our weakness. Paul has written something absolutely remarkable. Now I take limitations in stride, and with good cheer, these limitations that cut me down to size — abuse, accidents, opposition, bad breaks. I just let Christ take over! Lord, thank you that your power is made perfect in weakness. Help us, like Paul, to delight in our weaknesses.

His Grace Is Sufficient

Thank you that hardships, persecutions and difficulties are actually a source of strength because your power is made perfect in weakness. Thank you that your grace is sufficient. He speaks of his people being like a vine. God tends it, waters it, watches over it and cares for it vv. God in his love, judges. He pulls out the thistles and thorn bushes and burns them up v. Isaiah continues to announce judgment on those whose attitude is the very opposite of the apostle Paul.

Ephraim was proud whereas it had no reason for pride. Although the Bible tells us that God gives wine to gladden our hearts Psalm Every table is covered with vomit. In the middle of these prophesies of judgment, Isaiah foresees the one who will be the cornerstone of grace. And this is the meaning of the stone: Jesus is the cornerstone. The apostles Paul Romans 9: He is the one on whom the church of living stones is built.

He is the one chosen by God but rejected by human beings. Whoever turns to Jesus will never be put to shame 1 Peter 2: Jesus is the source of the grace we need in our weakness. In the same chapter, Peter explains how Jesus became the source of all grace: