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The Passion of the Christ: Christ's Weakness, Ultimate Power - Christocentric (2 Corinthians 12:9-10)

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The cross is ultimate weakness becoming ultimate power—Christ crucified in weakness, raised in power (2 Corinthians 13:4). Christocentric reading sees 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 fulfilled at Calvary: "My power is made perfect in weakness"—the cross is paradigm. Jesus' apparent defeat was cosmic victory; His weakness was strength. Our weakness participates in His pattern; His grace extends to us. "When I am weak, then I am strong"—because Christ was weak and is now strong. Our weakness connects to His cross; His power flows to us.

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Scripture References

2 Corinthians 12:9-102 Corinthians 13:4

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