Bible Verses about Weakness

Therefore I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities for… 2 Corinthians 12:10

Therefore I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities for the sake of Christ; for whenever 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
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” So, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in 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 may 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 faint, and strengthens the powerless. Isaiah 40:29	He gives strength to the weary and new vigor to those who are powerless. strength dependence equipment
Cast all your anxiety on him, because 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 that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, 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 helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words. 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 him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13	I can do all things in him who strengthens me. God strength protection
Stay awake and pray that you may not come into the time of trial; 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 did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline. 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 is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect has been tested 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 cheerful heart is a good medicine, but a downcast spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22	A cheerful heart is excellent medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. healing heart sickness
Speak out for those who cannot speak, for the rights of all the destitute. Proverbs 31:8	Speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves, and defend the rights of the destitute. speaking
Give justice to the weak and the orphan; maintain the right of the lowly and the destitute. 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 to deep at the thunder of your cataracts; all your waves and your 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