Bible Verses about Weakness

Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions… 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. 2 Corinthians 12:10	For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong. joy strength persecution
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. 2 Corinthians 12:9	But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. grace strength Jesus

My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26	My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. strength life dependence
He gives power to the weak, And to those who have no might He increases strength. Isaiah 40:29	He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength. strength dependence equipment
Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7	Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. fear worrying sadness
Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28	Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. hope encouragement rest
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. Romans 8:26	Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. speaking Spirit prayer
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13	I can do all things through him who strengthens me. God strength protection
Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. Matthew 26:41	Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. prayer temptation desires
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7	For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. love self-control strength
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. Hebrews 4:15	For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. sin temptation compassion
A merry heart does good, like medicine, But a broken spirit dries the bones. Proverbs 17:22	A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. healing heart sickness
Open your mouth for the speechless, In the cause of all who are appointed to die. Proverbs 31:8	Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are destitute. speaking
Defend the poor and fatherless; Do justice to the afflicted and needy. Psalm 82:3	Give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute. orphans neighbor righteousness
Deep calls unto deep at the noise of Your waterfalls; All Your waves and billows have gone over me. Psalm 42:7	Deep calls to deep at the roar of your waterfalls; all your breakers and your waves have gone over me. sadness