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2 Corinthians 13:9

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

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

2 Corinthians 13:9 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:9

Theological / Devotional

We are glad. In vs. 7-10 Paul encourages the Corinthian church to go on to complete recovery and restoration. That is the goal of his hope for them and the burden of his epistle to them.

When we are weak. He will be happy indeed to appear weak in the use of his disciplinary power, if they will only be strong in the graces of the Spirit (see on v. 6) and reflect the character of Christ.

Perfection. Or, “soundness,” “completeness.” Paul longs to see his converts achieve Christian maturity, with every gift, talent, faculty, tendency, and appetite in its proper place. He desires that the church shall be joined together in love, every member of the body functioning properly under the control of the indwelling Spirit (1 Cor. 12:12-31).

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