2 Corinthians 12

Which worship songs are based on 2 Corinthians 12?

The Third Heaven — Carman (2017) 2 Corinthians 12:2-4
The title invokes Paul’s account of being caught up to the third heaven or paradise, while the narrator’s separation from his body and exposure to celestial mysteries closely echo that account.
His Glory & My Good — CityAlight (2026) 2 Corinthians 12:7-9
The enduring thorn and the need for divine help to bear it unmistakably evoke Paul’s affliction, which remained despite prayer and taught him dependence on Christ’s sufficient grace.
Let It Begin — Big Daddy Weave (2024) 2 Corinthians 12:7-9
The pairing of a persistent thorn with weakness becoming evidence of divinely supplied grace strongly recalls Paul's account of his thorn and Christ's assurance that grace is sufficient in weakness.
Cry for You — Lecrae (2017) 2 Corinthians 12:7-9
The recurring affliction, repeated request for its removal, and declaration that divine grace is sufficient directly invoke Paul's account of an unresolved affliction that God answers with sustaining grace.
His Glory and My Good - Live — CityAlight (2024) 2 Corinthians 12:7-9
The enduring thorn and the grace to bear it evoke Paul's unresolved affliction, which God did not remove but answered with sufficient grace.
Beautiful Heartbreak — Hilary Weeks (2018) 2 Corinthians 12:8-9
The song describes asking God to remove a painful ordeal but receiving sustaining grace through it instead. This closely parallels Paul's unanswered plea for his affliction to depart and God's response that divine grace would be sufficient.
Give Me the Eyes — Allie Paige (2025) 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
The contrast between personal weakness and God's strength closely reflects Paul's teaching that divine power is displayed through human weakness.
Strong — Anne Wilson (2023) 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
The bridge directly reflects Paul’s teaching that Christ’s power is manifested through human weakness and that believers can therefore possess strength precisely when they are weak.
He Proves Me Wrong Again — 11th Hour (2021) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The song presents divine strength as reaching its fullness when the singer's own ability has failed, closely reflecting Paul's account of Christ's power being perfected in human weakness.
You Are Strong — Anthem Worship (2021) 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
The bridge presents human weakness as the setting in which God's superior strength operates, closely reflecting Paul's teaching that divine power is displayed through weakness.
Driven — Chaotic Resemblance (2022) 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
The assertion that weakness produces greater strength directly reflects Paul's paradox that Christ's power is perfected in weakness and that he is strong when weak.
Burdens Down — Tasha Cobbs Leonard (2022) 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
The song directly invokes Paul's paradox that human weakness is the setting in which Christ's strength becomes manifest.
Please — Katy Nichole (2023) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The assurance that divine grace remains sufficient amid personal weakness closely paraphrases Paul's account of Christ's grace being sufficient and power being perfected in weakness.
Power Perfect — Kings Kaleidoscope (2020) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The bridge's description of power as perfected, together with the recurring emphasis on power given to the weak, closely echoes Paul's teaching that Christ's power reaches its perfection in human weakness.
Nothing Left to Hide — Lecrae (2020) 2 Corinthians 12:9
Lecrae directly invokes Paul's assurance that divine grace is sufficient, applying it to salvation as grounded in Christ's sacrifice rather than in appearing religious enough.
Clean — Newsboys (2021) 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
The confession that divine strength operates through personal weakness closely reflects Paul's teaching that Christ's power is perfected in weakness.
Just a Closer Walk With Thee (live – TV) — Patsy Cline (2025) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The song reflects the sentiment of acknowledging human weakness and relying on divine strength, paralleling the message of 2 Corinthians 12:9, where Paul speaks of God's grace being sufficient in our weakness.
Not Going Anywhere — Rita Springer (2024) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The request for God's sufficient grace directly draws on God's response to Paul concerning strength supplied amid weakness.
Born for This — BeBe Winans (2019) 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
The chorus presents divine strength as the answer to human weakness, closely reflecting Paul’s teaching that Christ’s power is displayed through weakness.
Fruit Takes Time — SEU Worship, Chelsea Plank (2025) 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
The singer's discovery of divine strength through personal weakness closely reflects Paul's teaching that Christ's power is manifested most fully in weakness.
God Had Other Plans — Zauntee (2024) 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
The song directly echoes Paul's teaching that human weakness becomes the setting in which Christ's strength is displayed.
Turn — Ben Fuller (2025) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The song reflects the idea that in moments of weakness, God's strength is made perfect, resonating with the message of relying on divine support during struggles.
If It Was Up To Me — Carrie Underwood & Ben Fuller (2025) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The lyrics convey the transformative power of grace in the midst of struggles, echoing Paul's message about God's grace being sufficient in weakness.
Never Will — Life.Church Worship (2020) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The bridge presents divine strength as active precisely within human weakness, closely reflecting Paul's teaching that Christ's power is perfected in weakness.
Jesus Over Everything (Live) — Naomi Raine (2025) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The description of divine strength reaching perfection in human weakness closely paraphrases Christ's response to Paul concerning sufficient grace and perfected power.
God Really Loves Us — Crowder (2021) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The declaration that divine grace is sufficient closely reproduces Christ’s response to Paul concerning his weakness and unanswered plea.
Rest Of My Life — Childlike CiCi (2024) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The song directly invokes Paul's account of Christ declaring the sufficiency of divine grace, applying that grace to the singer's unearned restoration and endurance.
Come And See — Jeremy Rosado (2023) 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
The bridge describes divine strength becoming evident amid personal weakness, closely reflecting Paul's teaching that Christ's power is displayed through human weakness.
Morning glory, don't you worry. — Citizens (2025) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The song presents weakness, rather than control or self-protection, as the place where power becomes known. This closely reflects Paul's teaching that divine power reaches its fullness in human weakness.
Around the Corner — Mike Teezy (2024) 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
The song repeatedly presents human weakness as the occasion for strength supplied by God, reflecting Paul's teaching that divine power is displayed through weakness.
Too Comfortable — Bizzle & Sharon Ann (2025) 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
The chorus identifies human weakness as the setting in which divine strength is most dependable, closely paraphrasing Paul’s teaching that Christ’s power is perfected in weakness.
I Still Have You — Smokie Norful (2022) 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
The recurring claim that weakness can coexist with spiritual strength and continued possession of God closely reflects Paul's teaching that Christ's power is perfected in human weakness.
Deep In Our Hearts — I.D.O.4. (2021) 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
The bridge closely reflects Paul’s paradox that human weakness becomes the setting in which Christ’s power produces strength. The song likewise attributes strength amid weakness to power received from God rather than personal ability.
With a Little Help From My Friends / Brother — NEEDTOBREATHE (2021) 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
The song closely echoes Paul's paradox that divine power is displayed through human weakness and that weakness can therefore become a ground for strength.
'til the End — Relentless Flood (2018) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The declaration that divine grace is sufficient amid total weakness directly echoes God's response to Paul, where sufficient grace and divine power meet human weakness.
Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me - Live — Citizens & Mission House & REVERE (2021) 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
The second verse closely follows Paul’s teaching that human weakness becomes the setting in which Christ’s power is most clearly manifested.
Stronger — Influence Music & Matt Gilman (2020) 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
The repeated claim that God works through human weakness to produce strength closely reflects Paul’s teaching that divine power is displayed in weakness.
Grace — Mosaic MSC (2022) 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
The song closely echoes Paul’s paradox that human weakness becomes the setting in which Christ’s power supplies true strength.
The Father’s House — Cory Asbury (2020) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The song presents human weakness as the setting in which God's strength becomes evident, closely reflecting Paul's teaching that divine power is perfected in weakness.
Fighter — Danny Gokey (2019) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The discovery of divine strength precisely within personal weakness reflects Paul’s teaching that Christ’s power is brought to completion in weakness.
Bring It All — Jason Gray (2020) 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
The song’s central claim that divine grace works through a person’s weakest places closely paraphrases Paul’s teaching that Christ’s power is made complete in human weakness.
Fearless — Newsboys (2019) 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
The chorus presents divine strength as most evident in human weakness, closely reflecting Paul's teaching that Christ's power rests upon him in weakness.
Tú Dices — Lauren Daigle (2020) 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
The contrast between feeling unable to continue and being regarded as strong closely reflects Paul's teaching that divine power is displayed through human weakness.
Beautiful And Greatly Loved — Keith & Kristyn Getty (2023) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The assurance that divine grace will remain sufficient directly echoes God’s response to Paul that grace is enough amid weakness.
I Need You — Mosaic MSC (2022) 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
The request for weakness to be transformed into strength reflects Paul’s teaching that Christ’s power is displayed through human weakness.
Eu Confio em Ti — Duda Santos Oficial (2020) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The declaration that divine grace is sufficient closely echoes God’s response to Paul concerning strength amid weakness.
I Will Call — Jaci Velasquez (2017) 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
The request that God's power be displayed through human weakness closely reflects Paul's teaching that Christ's power is perfected and made evident in weakness.
The Answer — Jeremy Camp (2017) 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
The second verse presents human weakness as the setting in which Christ's strength is displayed, closely reflecting Paul's teaching that divine power is perfected in weakness.
Living With a Fire — Jesus Culture (2018) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The opening identifies human weakness as the setting in which divine power reaches its fullest expression, closely following Paul's account of Christ's sufficient grace.
You Still Love Me — Koryn Hawthorne (2018) 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
The contrast between human weakness and strength found through Christ closely follows Paul's teaching that divine power is displayed in weakness.
You Say — Lauren Daigle (2018) 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
The chorus reflects Paul's paradox that divine power is displayed through human weakness, so perceived weakness can become strength through dependence on God.
1,000 Promises — Building 429 (2018) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The contrast between human weakness and divine strength closely paraphrases Christ's response to Paul concerning the sufficiency of grace and power perfected in weakness.
Rearview Mirror — 808 BEEZY (2018) 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
The singer's resolve to boast in personal weakness because divine strength is displayed there closely paraphrases Paul's teaching about Christ's power being perfected in weakness.
Song in My Soul — Phil Wickham (2018) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The declaration that divine grace is sufficient closely restates God's answer to Paul concerning strength made perfect in weakness.
Undefeated — KB & Tauren Wells (2017) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The pairing of personal weakness with sufficient grace directly adapts Christ’s response to Paul concerning the power of grace in weakness.
Owe You Praise — Elevation Worship (2024) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The confession that divine grace remains sufficient despite the singer's unfinished condition closely echoes God's response to Paul concerning weakness and sustaining grace.
The Broken One — We Are Vessel (2019) 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
The assurance that Christ supplies strength precisely in human weakness closely reflects Paul's teaching that divine power is made perfect in weakness.

2 Corinthians 12 (King James Version)

¹ It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.

² I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one caught up to the third heaven.

³ And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;)

⁴ How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.

⁵ Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities.

⁶ For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me.

⁷ And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.

⁸ For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.

⁹ And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

¹⁰ Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

¹¹ I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing am I behind the very chiefest apostles, though I be nothing.

¹² Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds.

¹³ For what is it wherein ye were inferior to other churches, except it be that I myself was not burdensome to you? forgive me this wrong.

¹⁴ Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not be burdensome to you: for I seek not yours, but you: for the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.

¹⁵ And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved.

¹⁶ But be it so, I did not burden you: nevertheless, being crafty, I caught you with guile.

¹⁷ Did I make a gain of you by any of them whom I sent unto you?

¹⁸ I desired Titus, and with him I sent a brother. Did Titus make a gain of you? walked we not in the same spirit? walked we not in the same steps?

¹⁹ Again, think ye that we excuse ourselves unto you? we speak before God in Christ: but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying.

²⁰ For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and that I shall be found unto you such as ye would not: lest there be debates, envyings, wraths, strifes, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults:

²¹ And lest, when I come again, my God will humble me among you, and that I shall bewail many which have sinned already, and have not repented of the uncleanness and fornication and lasciviousness which they have committed.