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	Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, and in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then am I 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	He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on 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 fails, 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 weak. He increases the strength of him who has no might. strength dependence equipment
Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7	Casting all your worries 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 you who labor and are heavily burdened, 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, the Spirit also helps our weaknesses, for we don’t know how to pray as we ought. But the Spirit himself makes intercession for us with groanings which can’t be uttered. speaking Spirit prayer
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13	I can do all things through Christ 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 don’t 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 didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, 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 don’t have a high priest who can’t be touched with the feeling of our infirmities, but one who has been in all points tempted like 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 cheerful heart makes 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, in the cause of all who are left desolate. speaking
Defend the poor and fatherless; Do justice to the afflicted and needy. Psalm 82:3	Defend the weak, the poor, and the fatherless. Maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed. 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 noise of your waterfalls. All your waves and your billows have swept over me. sadness