In 2 Corinthians 11:16-18, Paul reluctantly boasts as a fool — setting the stage for his ironic boast in weakness.

In 2 Corinthians 12:5-10, Paul explains his thorn and that Christ's power is perfected in weakness — directly elaborating this boast.

In 2 Corinthians 12:11, Paul admits his boasting was foolish, reinforcing that his true boast is in weakness.

In 2 Corinthians 12:9, Paul learns that God's power is made perfect in weakness—the very reason he boasts of it.

In 2 Corinthians 13:9, Paul is glad when he is weak and the Corinthians strong—the same boasting in weakness.

In Jeremiah 9:24, true boasting is in knowing the Lord — Paul's boast in weakness similarly exalts God's power.

In Colossians 1:24, Paul rejoices in his sufferings for the church — reflecting the same attitude of boasting in weakness.

In 1 Corinthians 2:3, Paul describes coming in weakness and trembling—the same humility he boasts of here.

In Jeremiah 9:23, God warns against boasting in human strength — Paul boasts in weakness, rejecting that pride.

In Galatians 4:13, Paul's bodily ailment was the occasion for preaching—a specific weakness he might boast of.

In Proverbs 25:27, seeking one's own glory is condemned — Paul's boast in weakness is the opposite of self-glory.

In Proverbs 27:2, self-praise is discouraged — Paul ironically praises himself, but only of weakness.