For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him by the power of God toward you.
Yeah, Jesus was crucified in what looked like weakness, but he's alive now through God's power. We're weak when we're connected to him too, but we're going to live with him through that same God-power working in you.
Sometimes God's strength shows up best when we look the weakest.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, the Apostle Paul wrote his second letter to the Corinthians to address divisions, immorality, and challenges to his authority in the early church. He contrasts human weakness with God's power, using Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection as an example to encourage the Corinthians, who were facing opposition and doubts about Paul's ministry. This verse fits into Paul's broader theme of relying on God's strength amid personal vulnerabilities.
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