Bible Verses About Embracing Weakness

"And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong."

"But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us."

"But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty."

"My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever."

"He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength."

"And the LORD said unto Gideon, The people that are with thee are too many for me to give the Midianites into their hands, lest Israel vaunt themselves against me, saying, Mine own hand hath saved me."

"For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him by the power of God toward you."

"Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered."

"Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens."

"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."

What does the Bible say about embracing weakness?

The world celebrates strength, but God specializes in using weakness. Paul learned to boast in his weaknesses because God's power was perfected in them. Key King James Version passages include 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, 2 Corinthians 4:7, 1 Corinthians 1:27. This page collects 10 KJV verses about embracing weakness, each quoted in full.

Why does God use weakness?

So that His power is unmistakably on display (2 Corinthians 4:7). When God works through weak vessels, no one can credit the results to human ability — all glory goes to Him.

How can weakness be a strength?

When you acknowledge weakness, you depend on God rather than yourself. That dependence opens the door for God's power to work through you in ways that your own strength never could.