What Does the Bible Say About Power And Powerlessness?

2 Corinthians 12:9-10 ESV / 6 helpful votes

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

Philippians 4:13 ESV / 5 helpful votes

I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

Romans 8:37 ESV / 5 helpful votes

No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.

James 4:10 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.

2 Timothy 1:7 ESV / 4 helpful votes

For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.

Ephesians 6:10 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.

1 Corinthians 4:20 ESV / 4 helpful votes

For the kingdom of God does not consist in talk but in power.

1 Corinthians 1:27-28 ESV / 4 helpful votes

But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, to bring to nothing things that are,

Matthew 5:5 ESV / 4 helpful votes

“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

Isaiah 40:29-31 ESV / 4 helpful votes

He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength. Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted; but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.

Psalm 46:1-3 ESV / 4 helpful votes

To the choirmaster. Of the Sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A Song. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah

11 Bible Verses about Power And Powerlessness

2 Corinthians 12:9-10 ESV / 6 helpful votes

Philippians 4:13 ESV / 5 helpful votes

Romans 8:37 ESV / 5 helpful votes

James 4:10 ESV / 4 helpful votes

2 Timothy 1:7 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Ephesians 6:10 ESV / 4 helpful votes

1 Corinthians 4:20 ESV / 4 helpful votes

1 Corinthians 1:27-28 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Matthew 5:5 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Isaiah 40:29-31 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Psalm 46:1-3 ESV / 4 helpful votes

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11 Bible Verses about Power And Powerlessness

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2 Corinthians 12:9-10 ESV / 6 helpful votes

Philippians 4:13 ESV / 5 helpful votes

Romans 8:37 ESV / 5 helpful votes

James 4:10 ESV / 4 helpful votes

2 Timothy 1:7 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Ephesians 6:10 ESV / 4 helpful votes

1 Corinthians 4:20 ESV / 4 helpful votes

1 Corinthians 1:27-28 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Matthew 5:5 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Isaiah 40:29-31 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Psalm 46:1-3 ESV / 4 helpful votes