Bible Verses About Strength in 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."

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

"But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint."

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

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

"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."

"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble."

"Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength."

"Beat your plowshares into swords, and your pruninghooks into spears: let the weak say, I am strong."

What does the Bible say about strength in weakness?

The world says weakness is something to hide, but Scripture reveals a radical truth: God's power is made perfect in our weakness. When we are at our most vulnerable, God does His greatest work. Key King James Version passages include 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Isaiah 40:29, Isaiah 40:31. This page collects 10 KJV verses about strength in weakness, each quoted in full.

What does 'my strength is made perfect in weakness' mean?

This phrase from 2 Corinthians 12:9 means that God's power is most clearly displayed when we are at the end of our own resources. Our weakness creates space for God to demonstrate His strength.

Why does God use weak people?

God uses weak people so that the glory goes to Him, not to human ability (2 Corinthians 4:7, 1 Corinthians 1:27). When God accomplishes great things through unlikely people, it proves that the power belongs to Him.