¹⁰ For some say, “His letters are weighty and forceful, but in person he is unimpressive^(A) and his speaking amounts to nothing.”^(B)

⁵ I will boast about a man like that, but I will not boast about myself, except about my weaknesses.^(A)

⁹ But he said to me, “My grace^(A) is sufficient for you, for my power^(B) is made perfect in weakness.^(C)”^(D) Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.

³ I came to you^(A) in weakness^(B) with great fear and trembling.^(C)