2 Corinthians 13:9

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2 Corinthians 13:9 (KJV)

**9 For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.**

2 Corinthians 13:9 (Literal)

9 So we rejoice that even when we are weak [from Satan’s attacks], you are powerful [because of the power of God]. And our prayer is for your complete restoration to perfection [with no divisions].

CONTEXT- Prove yourself in time of trouble

2 Corinthians 13:5-11

5 Examine yourselves to see if you are obedient to the household of faith. Prove yourselves worthy. Don’t you yourselves know that
Jesus Christ is in you unless you have failed the test? 6 I trust that some day you will yourselves know by experience that we have not failed the test. 7 I pray to God that you do nothing evil, not to show that we have passed the test, but that you do right even if we appear to have failed the test. 8 We are powerless against the truth, but we are powerful when we stand for the truth. 9 So we rejoice that even when we are weak [from Satan’s attacks], you are powerful [because of the power of God]. And our prayer is for your complete restoration to perfection [with no divisions]. 10 Therefore I am writing these things while I am absent from you, so that when I am present, I will not have to treat you sharply with authority—the authority that the Lord gave me to build up rather than to tear down. 11 Finally, brothers, rejoice. Be completely restored to perfection [with no division]. Be encouraged. Then unity and quietness [a peaceful reconciliation] will be with you, and the God of love and peace will be with you.

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The Structure of 2 Corinthians

A. 1:1-2 salutation
B. 1:3-14 deliverance in time of trouble
C. 1:15-2:2 second intended visit
D. 2:3-11 satan's devices
E. 2:12-4:18 Titus did not come but we are able ministers
F. 5:1-11 the tabernacle
G. 5:12-21 the ministry of reconciliation
G. 6:1-10 workers together
F. 6:11-18 the temple
E. 7:1-10:18 Titus came and we are able ministers
D. 11:1-12:13 satan's messengers
C. 12:14-13:4 third intended visit
B. 13:5-11 prove yourself in time of trouble
A. 13:12-14 salutation