And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;

idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies,

praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints—

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;

Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content:

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ;

Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving;

I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting;