⁵ On behalf of such a one I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except of my weaknesses.

³⁰ If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness.^(A)

³ And I came to you in weakness and in fear and in much trembling.

⁹ but he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power^[a] 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.^{(A) 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.^(B)