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2 Corinthians 13

2 Cor. 13:9 KJV (With Strong’s)

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ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
we
hemeis (Greek #2249)
we (only used when emphatic)
KJV usage: us, we (ourselves).
Pronounce: hay-mice'
Origin: nominative plural of 1473
are glad
chairo (Greek #5463)
to be "cheer"ful, i.e. calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be well
KJV usage: farewell, be glad, God speed, greeting, hall, joy(- fully), rejoice.
Pronounce: khah'-ee-ro
Origin: a primary verb
, when
hotan (Greek #3752)
whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctionally) inasmuch as
KJV usage: as long (soon) as, that, + till, when(-soever), while.
Pronounce: hot'-an
Origin: from 3753 and 302
we are weak
astheneo (Greek #770)
to be feeble (in any sense)
KJV usage: be diseased, impotent folk (man), (be) sick, (be, be made) weak.
Pronounce: as-then-eh'-o
Origin: from 772
, and
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
ye
humeis (Greek #5210)
you (as subjective of verb)
KJV usage: ye (yourselves), you.
Pronounce: hoo-mice'
Origin: irregular plural of 4771
are
o (Greek #5600)
ἦ (ay); etc. the subjunctive of 1510; (may, might, can, could, would, should, must, etc.; also with 1487 and its comparative, as well as with other particles) be
KJV usage: + appear, are, (may, might, should) be, X have, is, + pass the flower of her age, should stand, were.
Pronounce: o
Origin: ἦς (ace)
strong
dunatos (Greek #1415)
powerful or capable (literally or figuratively); neuter possible
KJV usage: able, could, (that is) mighty (man), possible, power, strong.
Pronounce: doo-nat-os'
Origin: from 1410
: and
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
this
touto (Greek #5124)
that thing
KJV usage: here (-unto), it, partly, self(-same), so, that (intent), the same, there(-fore, -unto), this, thus, where(-fore).
Pronounce: too'-to
Origin: neuter singular nominative or accusative case of 3778
also
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
we wish
euchomai (Greek #2172)
to wish; by implication, to pray to God
KJV usage: pray, will, wish.
Pronounce: yoo'-khom-ahee
Origin: middle voice of a primary verb
, even your
humon (Greek #5216)
of (from or concerning) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your (own, -selves).
Pronounce: hoo-mone'
Origin: genitive case of 5210
perfection
katartisis (Greek #2676)
thorough equipment (subjectively)
KJV usage: perfection.
Pronounce: kat-ar'-tis-is
Origin: from 2675
k.
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1 Thess. 3:10• 10night and day beseeching exceedingly to the end that we may see your face, and perfect what is lacking in your faith? (1 Thess. 3:10)
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Heb. 6:1• 1Wherefore, leaving the word of the beginning of the Christ, let us go on to what belongs to full growth, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and faith in God, (Heb. 6:1)

Cross References

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2 Cor. 13:8• 8For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth. (2 Cor. 13:8)
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2 Cor. 11:30• 30If it is needful to boast, I will boast in the things which concern my infirmity. (2 Cor. 11:30)
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2 Cor. 12:5‑10• 5Of such a one I will boast, but of myself I will not boast, unless in my weaknesses.
 6For if I shall desire to boast, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth; but I forbear, lest any one should think as to me above what he sees me to be, or whatever he may hear of me.
 7And that I might not be exalted by the exceeding greatness of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn for the flesh, a messenger of Satan that he might buffet me, that I might not be exalted.
 8For this I thrice besought the Lord that it might depart from me.
 9And he said to me, My grace suffices thee; for my power is perfected in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather boast in my weaknesses, that the power of the Christ may dwell upon me.
 10Wherefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in insults, in necessities, in persecutions, in straits, for Christ: for when I am weak, then I am powerful. (2 Cor. 12:5‑10)
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1 Cor. 4:10• 10*We* are fools for Christ's sake, but *ye* prudent in Christ: *we* weak, but *ye* strong: *ye* glorious, but *we* in dishonour. (1 Cor. 4:10)
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2 Cor. 13:7,11• 7But we pray to God that ye may do nothing evil; not that *we* may appear approved, but that *ye* may do what is right, and *we* be as reprobates.
 11For the rest, brethren, rejoice; be perfected; be encouraged; be of one mind; be at peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you. (2 Cor. 13:7,11)
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2 Cor. 7:1• 1Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us purify ourselves from every pollution of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in God's fear. (2 Cor. 7:1)
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Eph. 4:13• 13until we all arrive at the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, at the full-grown man, at the measure of the stature of the fulness of the Christ; (Eph. 4:13)
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Phil. 3:12‑15• 12Not that I have already obtained the prize, or am already perfected; but I pursue, if also I may get possession of it, seeing that also I have been taken possession of by Christ Jesus.
 13Brethren, *I* do not count to have got possession myself; but one thing--forgetting the things behind, and stretching out to the things before,
 14I pursue, looking towards the goal, for the prize of the calling on high of God in Christ Jesus.
 15As many therefore as are perfect, let us be thus minded; and if ye are any otherwise minded, this also God shall reveal to you. (Phil. 3:12‑15)
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Col. 1:28• 28whom *we* announce, admonishing every man, and teaching every man, in all wisdom, to the end that we may present every man perfect in Christ. (Col. 1:28)
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Col. 4:12• 12Epaphras, who is one of you, the bondman of Christ Jesus, salutes you, always combating earnestly for you in prayers, to the end that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God. (Col. 4:12)
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1 Thess. 3:10• 10night and day beseeching exceedingly to the end that we may see your face, and perfect what is lacking in your faith? (1 Thess. 3:10)
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2 Tim. 3:17• 17that the man of God may be complete, fully fitted to every good work. (2 Tim. 3:17)
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Heb. 6:1• 1Wherefore, leaving the word of the beginning of the Christ, let us go on to what belongs to full growth, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and faith in God, (Heb. 6:1)
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Heb. 12:23• 23the universal gathering; and to the assembly of the firstborn who are registered in heaven; and to God, judge of all; and to the spirits of just men made perfect; (Heb. 12:23)
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Heb. 13:21• 21perfect you in every good work to the doing of his will, doing in you what is pleasing before him through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for the ages of ages. Amen. (Heb. 13:21)
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1 Peter 5:10• 10But the God of all grace who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, when ye have suffered for a little while, himself shall make perfect, stablish, strengthen, ground: (1 Peter 5:10)

J. N. Darby Translation

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For we rejoice when *we* may be weak and *ye* may be powerful. But this also we pray for, your perfecting.

W. Kelly Translation

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For we rejoice when we are weak and ye are strong: thisa also we pray for, your perfecting.

WK Translation Notes

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T. R. adds "but" contrary to the best authorities.