What does the Bible say about weakness?

11 verses about weakness, ranked by the votes of OpenBible.info readers, with the King James text.

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Bible verses about weakness

1. 2 Corinthians 12:9 — And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 13 votes
2. Romans 8:26 — Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. 8 votes
3. Psalms 34:17 — The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. 6 votes
4. Philippians 4:13 — I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. 4 votes
5. Hebrews 4:15 — For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. 3 votes
6. Isaiah 40:29 — He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. 2 votes
7. Luke 18:1 — And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; 2 votes
8. 1 Corinthians 6:19 — What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? 2 votes
9. 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 votes
10. Philippians 4:19 — But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. 2 votes
11. James 4:6 — But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. 2 votes

Where these verses are

2 Corinthians (2), Philippians (2), Psalms (1), Isaiah (1), Luke (1), Romans (1), 1 Corinthians (1), Hebrews (1), James (1)

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Topical Bible data by OpenBible.info (https://www.openbible.info/topics/), CC BY 4.0. Votes reflect how many readers judged each verse relevant; they are not a doctrinal ranking. Verse text: King James Version.