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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.
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Joy in the Outcome, Not the Pain
Commentators clarify that Paul's 'pleasure' in suffering is not an enjoyment of pain itself. Rather, he rejoices because hardships endured 'for Christ's sake' create the perfect opportunity for Christ's power to be displayed. As one scholar notes, the delight is in the opportunity for Christ’s power to be made effective in his life.
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2 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Therefore I take pleasure. Since so many benefits result from trials; since my afflictions are the occasion of obtaining the favor of Chri…
Wherefore I take pleasure (διο ευδοκω). For this noble word see on Mt 3:17; 2 Corinthians 5:8. The enemies of Paul wil…
19th Century
Anglican
Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities.—The thoughts of the Apostle go back to the sufferings of which he had spoken fu…
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The answer to Paul’s prayer did not take the form he had expected. The thorn remained, but so did his recollection of the divine reply. In the dist…
16th Century
Protestant
I take pleasure in infirmities. There can be no doubt that he employs the term weakness in different senses, for he formerly appl…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities Not in them simply considered, but as they were made use of to his advantag…
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The apostle gives an account of the method God took to keep him humble, and to prevent his being lifted up above measure, on account of the visions…
13th Century
Catholic
Here, he speaks of the remedy against pride. In this regard, he does three things:
