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	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 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	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

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength 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 power to the faint, and strengthens the 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 for you. 1 Peter 5:7	Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for 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 labor and are heavy laden, 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	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 through 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 come into the time of trial; the spirit indeed is 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 cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline. 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 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 cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. sin temptation compassion
A cheerful heart is a good medicine, but a downcast 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 the rights of all the destitute. Proverbs 31:8	Open your mouth for the speechless, In the cause of all who are appointed to die. speaking
Give justice to the weak and the orphan; maintain the right of the lowly and the destitute. Psalm 82:3	Defend the poor and fatherless; Do justice to the afflicted and needy. 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	Deep calls unto deep at the noise of Your waterfalls; All Your waves and billows have gone over me. sadness