10That's why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.2 Corinthians 12:9-10Paul's Concern for the Corinthians
31Therefore, as the Scriptures say, "If you want to boast, boast only about the LORD."1:311 Corinthians 1:26-31Jer 9:24 .
13For I can do everything through Christ,4:13 Greek through the one. who gives me strength.Philippians 4:12-13
8But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.Romans 5:8
5It is not that we think we are qualified to do anything on our own. Our qualification comes from God.2 Corinthians 3:5