2Cor 12:10 | RWP | e4.org | Wherefore I take pleasure ( διο ευδοκω ). For this noble word see on ; . The enemies of Paul will have a hard time now in making Paul unhappy by persecutions even unto death ( ). He is not courting martyrdom, but he does not fear it or anything that is "for Christ's sake" ( υπερ Χριστου ). For when ( οταν γαρ ). "For whenever," indefinite time. Then I am strong ( τοτε δυνατος ειμ ). At that very time, but not in myself, but in the fresh access of power from Christ for the emergency.

‏ 2 Corinthians 12:10

Wherefore I take pleasure ( διο ευδοκω ). For this noble word see on Mt 3:17; 2Co 5:8. The enemies of Paul will have a hard time now in making Paul unhappy by persecutions even unto death (Php 1:20-26). He is not courting martyrdom, but he does not fear it or anything that is "for Christ's sake" ( υπερ Χριστου ).

For when ( οταν γαρ ). "For whenever," indefinite time.

Then I am strong ( τοτε δυνατος ειμ ). At that very time, but not in myself, but in the fresh access of power from Christ for the emergency.