² He is able to deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is subject to weakness,^(A)

¹⁵ 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^[a] as we are, yet without sin.^(A)

¹⁸ Because he himself was tested by what he suffered, he is able to help those who are being tested.^(A)

²⁸ For the law appoints as high priests humans, who are subject to weakness, but the word of the oath, which came later than the law, appoints a Son who has been made perfect forever.^(A)

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)

¹³ and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put out of joint but rather be healed.^(A)

¹³ You know that it was because of a physical infirmity that I first announced the gospel to you;

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

¹³ even though I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a man of violence. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief,^(A)

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