Other translations
American Standard Version
For we rejoice, when we are weak, and ye are strong: this we also pray for, even your perfecting.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But we rejoice whenever we are weak and you are strong; for we pray for this also, that you may be perfected.
Darby Bible Translation
For we rejoice when we may be weak and ye may be powerful. But this also we pray for, your perfecting.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
For we rejoice that we are weak, and you are strong. This also we pray for, your perfection.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
For we rejoice, when we are weak, and ye are strong: this we also pray for, even your perfecting.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
For we are glad when we are weak and you are strong. Your restoration is what we pray for.
God's Word
We're glad when we are weak and you are strong. We are also praying for your improvement.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
In fact, we rejoice when we are weak and you are strong. We also pray that you become fully mature.
International Standard Version
We are glad when we are weak and you are strong. That is what we are praying for—your maturity.
NET Bible
For we rejoice whenever we are weak, but you are strong. And we pray for this: that you may become fully qualified.
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 that you may be fully restored.
New Living Translation
We are glad to seem weak if it helps show that you are actually strong. We pray that you will become mature.
Webster's Bible Translation
For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.
Weymouth New Testament
and it is a joy to us when we are powerless, but you are strong. This we also pray for--the perfecting of your characters.
The World English Bible
For we rejoice when we are weak and you are strong. And this we also pray for, even your perfecting.