¹³ I can do all this through him who gives me strength.^(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. ¹⁰ That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight^(E) in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships,^(F) in persecutions,^(G) in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.^(H)

¹¹ being strengthened with all power^(A) according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience,^(B)

The Armor of God

¹⁰ Finally, be strong in the Lord^(A) and in his mighty power.^(B)

¹⁶ I pray that out of his glorious riches^(A) he may strengthen you with power^(B) through his Spirit in your inner being,^(C)

⁴ Such confidence^(A) we have through Christ before God. ⁵ Not that we are competent in ourselves^(B) to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God.^(C)

⁷ If you remain in me^(A) and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.^(B)