2 Corinthians
Chapters 12:8-14
Holy Bible: Easy-To-Read Version
8I begged the Lord three times to take this problem away from me.
9But the Lord said, “My grace is all you need. Only when you are weak can everything be done completely by my power.” So I will gladly boast about my weaknesses. Then Christ’s power can stay in me.
10Yes, I am glad to have weaknesses if they are for Christ. I am glad to be insulted and have hard times. I am glad when I am persecuted and have problems, because it is when I am weak that I am really strong.
11I have been talking like a fool, but you made me do it. You people are the ones who should say good things about me. I am worth nothing, but those “super apostles” are not worth any more than I am!
12When I was with you, I patiently did the things that prove I am an apostle—signs, wonders, and miracles.
13So you received everything that the other churches have received. Only one thing was different: I was not a burden to you. Forgive me for this!
14I am now ready to visit you for the third time, and I will not be a burden to you. I don’t want any of the things you own. I only want you. Children should not have to save things to give to their parents. Parents should save to give to their children.