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 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. 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 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. grace strength Jesus

My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26	Even should my heart and my flesh fail, God is the rock 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 strength to the weary and new vigor to those who are powerless. strength dependence equipment
Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7	Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares about 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 you who are weary and overburdened, 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	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. speaking Spirit prayer
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13	I can do all things in 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	Stay awake and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit is indeed 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 did not give us a spirit of timidity but rather a spirit of power and of love and of wisdom. 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 has been tested in every respect as we are, but without sinning. sin temptation compassion
A merry heart does good, like medicine, But a broken spirit dries the bones. Proverbs 17:22	A cheerful heart is excellent 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	Speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves, and defend the rights of the destitute. speaking
Defend the poor and fatherless; Do justice to the afflicted and needy. Psalm 82:3	Grant justice to the weak and the orphan; defend the rights of the lowly and the poor. 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	The depths of the sea resound in the roar of your waterfalls; all your waves and your breakers sweep over me. sadness