Verse Comparison: 2 Corinthians 13:9
American Standard Version
For we rejoice, when we are weak, and ye are strong: this we also pray for, even your perfecting.
Amplified® Bible
For we are glad when we are weak (unapproved) and you are really strong. And this we also pray for: your all-round strengthening {and} perfecting of soul.
Contemporary English Version
Even though we are weak, we are glad that you are strong, and we pray that you will do even better.
Darby English Version
For we rejoice when *we* may be weak and *ye* may be powerful. But this also we pray for, your perfecting.
Good News Bible
We are glad when we are weak but you are strong. And so we also pray that you will become perfect.
International Standard Version
We are glad when we are weak and you are strong. That is what we are praying for-your maturity.
King James Version
For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.
New American Standard Bible
For we rejoice when we ourselves are weak but you are strong; this we also pray for, that you be made complete.
New International Version
We are glad whenever we are weak but you are strong; and our prayer is for your perfection.
New King James Version
For we are glad when we are weak and you are strong. And this also we pray, that you may be made complete.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
For we rejoice when we ourselves seem weak but appear strong; this we also pray for, that you may receive completion.
Young's Literal Translation
for we rejoice when we may be infirm, and ye may be powerful; and this also we pray for -- your perfection!
