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Strength and Weakness

From: Strength and Weakness: April 2025

“Without Me ye can do nothing” (John 15:5⁵I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. (John 15:5)).
“When I am weak, then am I strong” (2 Cor. 12:10¹⁰Therefore 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. (2 Corinthians 12:10)).

“Christ ... strengtheneth me” (Phil. 4:13¹³I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. (Philippians 4:13)).
The Lord’s “strength is made perfect in weakness” (2 Cor. 12:9⁹And 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. (2 Corinthians 12:9)).

“Out of weakness were made strong” (Heb. 11:34³⁴Quenched 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. (Hebrews 11:34)).

“Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid” (Josh. 1:9⁹Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. (Joshua 1:9)).

“I will trust, and not be afraid:
for the Lord Jehovah is my strength” (Isa. 12:2²Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the Lord JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation. (Isaiah 12:2)).

“The weakness of God is stronger than men” (1 Cor. 1:25²⁵Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. (1 Corinthians 1:25)).

“By weakness and defeat,
He won the meed and crown;
Trod all our foes beneath His feet
By being trodden down;
Bless, bless the Conqueror slain,
Slain in His victory.” (Little Flock, Appendix #4)

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