Bible Verses about Weakness

For this reason, I rejoice when I endure weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions… 2 Corinthians 12:10

For this reason, I rejoice when I endure weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and distress for the sake of Christ. For it is when I am weak that I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12:10	Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong. joy strength persecution
But he answered me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” Hence, I will boast most gladly of my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may dwell within me. 2 Corinthians 12:9	And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. grace strength Jesus

Even should my heart and my flesh fail, God is the rock of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26	My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. strength life dependence
He gives strength to the weary and new vigor to those who are powerless. Isaiah 40:29	He gives power to the weak, And to those who have no might He increases strength. strength dependence equipment
Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares about you. 1 Peter 5:7	Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. fear worrying sadness
Come to me, all you who are weary and overburdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28	Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. hope encouragement rest
In the same way, even the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with sighs that cannot be put into words. Romans 8:26	Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. speaking Spirit prayer
I can do all things in him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13	I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. God strength protection
Stay awake and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit is indeed willing, but the flesh is weak. Matthew 26:41	Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. prayer temptation desires
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity but rather a spirit of power and of love and of wisdom. 2 Timothy 1:7	For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. love self-control strength
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tested in every respect as we are, but without sinning. Hebrews 4:15	For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. sin temptation compassion
A cheerful heart is excellent medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22	A merry heart does good, like medicine, But a broken spirit dries the bones. healing heart sickness
Speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves, and defend the rights of the destitute. Proverbs 31:8	Open your mouth for the speechless, In the cause of all who are appointed to die. speaking
Grant justice to the weak and the orphan; defend the rights of the lowly and the poor. Psalm 82:3	Defend the poor and fatherless; Do justice to the afflicted and needy. orphans neighbor righteousness
The depths of the sea resound in the roar of your waterfalls; all your waves and your breakers sweep over me. Psalm 42:8	Deep calls unto deep at the noise of Your waterfalls; All Your waves and billows have gone over me. sadness