2 Corinthians 13:4 meaning and explanation

For He was indeed crucified in weakness, yet He lives by God’s power. And though we are weak in Him, yet by God’s power we will live with Him to serve you.

2 Corinthians 13:4, Berean Standard Bible

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Paul is answering Corinthians who demanded proof that Christ speaks through him. In verse 4 he points to the pattern of the cross: Christ was crucified in weakness, the Greek astheneia, frailty, yet he now lives by God's power.

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