2 Corinthians 13:9
Strong's Lexicon
In fact,
γὰρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

we rejoice
χαίρομεν (chairomen)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural
Strong's Greek 5463: A primary verb; to be 'cheer'ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.

when
ὅταν (hotan)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 3752: When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as.

we
ἡμεῖς (hēmeis)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Plural
Strong's Greek 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

are weak
ἀσθενῶμεν (asthenōmen)
Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Plural
Strong's Greek 770: To be weak (physically: then morally), To be sick. From asthenes; to be feeble.

but
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

you
ὑμεῖς (hymeis)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's Greek 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

are
ἦτε (ēte)
Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's Greek 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

strong,
δυνατοὶ (dynatoi)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's Greek 1415: (a) of persons: powerful, able, (b) of things: possible. From dunamai; powerful or capable; neuter possible.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely.

our prayer is for
εὐχόμεθα (euchometha)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Plural
Strong's Greek 2172: To pray, wish. Middle voice of a primary verb; to wish; by implication, to pray to God.

your
ὑμῶν (hymōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural
Strong's Greek 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

perfection.
κατάρτισιν (katartisin)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 2676: A perfecting, making fit. From katartizo; thorough equipment.

Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
In fact, we rejoice when we are weak but you are strong, and our prayer is for your perfection.

Young's Literal Translation
for we rejoice when we may be infirm, and ye may be powerful; and this also we pray for—your perfection!

Holman Christian Standard Bible
In fact, we rejoice when we are weak and you are strong. We also pray that you become fully mature.

New American Standard Bible
For we rejoice when we ourselves are weak but you are strong; this we also pray for, that you be made complete.

King James Bible
For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, [even] your perfection.
Parallel Verses
New International Version
We are glad whenever we are weak but you are strong; and our prayer is that you may be fully restored.

New Living Translation
We are glad to seem weak if it helps show that you are actually strong. We pray that you will become mature.

English Standard Version
For we are glad when we are weak and you are strong. Your restoration is what we pray for.

New American Standard Bible
For we rejoice when we ourselves are weak but you are strong; this we also pray for, that you be made complete.

King James Bible
For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
In fact, we rejoice when we are weak and you are strong. We also pray that you become fully mature.

International Standard Version
We are glad when we are weak and you are strong. That is what we are praying for—your maturity.

NET Bible
For we rejoice whenever we are weak, but you are strong. And we pray for this: that you may become fully qualified.

American Standard Version
For we rejoice, when we are weak, and ye are strong: this we also pray for, even your perfecting.

English Revised Version
For we rejoice, when we are weak, and ye are strong: this we also pray for, even your perfecting.

Young's Literal Translation
for we rejoice when we may be infirm, and ye may be powerful; and this also we pray for -- your perfection!
















Cross References
Romans 15:2
Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification.

1 Corinthians 1:10
Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.

1 Corinthians 2:3
And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.

1 Corinthians 4:10
We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are despised.

2 Corinthians 12:10
Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

2 Corinthians 13:4
For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him by the power of God toward you.

2 Corinthians 13:8
For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.

2 Corinthians 13:11
Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.

Ephesians 4:12
For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:

1 Thessalonians 3:10
Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith?

2 Corinthians 1:1
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:
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