In 2 Corinthians 12:9, God's promise that His strength is perfected in weakness is the foundation for Paul's conclusion in verse 10.

2 Corinthians 12:5 says Paul boasts only in weaknesses—the immediate context for his delight in infirmities here.

In 2 Cor 4:17, Paul calls affliction light and momentary — it explains why he delights in hardships: they produce eternal glory.

2 Corinthians 4:11 describes being given over to death so that Christ's life is shown—directly illustrating the paradox of strength through weakness.

In 2 Cor 4:8-10, Paul describes being troubled yet not crushed — the same pattern of weakness revealing God's sustaining power and life.

In 2 Cor 7:4, Paul boasts of being exceeding joyful in all tribulation, mirroring his pleasure in infirmities and distresses.

2 Corinthians 11:23-30 lists Paul's specific hardships—providing the concrete context for the weaknesses he boasts in here.

In 2 Corinthians 13:9, Paul rejoices in his own weakness for others' strength, similar to his delight in infirmities here.

In 2 Corinthians 13:4, Christ's weakness in crucifixion leading to God's power is the pattern for Paul's experience of strength through weakness.

2 Corinthians 6:4 lists similar afflictions and hardships—a parallel catalog of the same sufferings Paul delights in here.

In Phil 1:29, suffering for Christ is a gift given to believers — aligning with Paul's delight in such hardships.

In Phil 2:17, Paul rejoices even if poured out as a drink offering — paralleling his pleasure in weakness and sacrifice.

In Col 1:24, Paul rejoices in his sufferings for the church — directly echoing his delight in infirmities for Christ's sake.

James 1:2 urges counting trials as joy—directly paralleling Paul's delight in hardships, reinforcing the theme of rejoicing in suffering.

1 Peter 1:6 describes rejoicing despite grief from various trials—mirroring Paul's attitude of taking pleasure in distresses.

1 Peter 4:13 calls believers to rejoice in sharing Christ's sufferings—echoing Paul's pleasure in reproaches for Christ's sake.

1 Peter 4:14 pronounces blessing on those insulted for Christ—aligning with Paul's delight in reproaches as a mark of divine favor.

In Rom 8:35-39, Paul lists similar hardships and declares nothing separates us from Christ's love — reinforcing strength through weakness.

In Rom 5:3, Paul says we glory in tribulations — the same attitude of boasting in hardships seen here.

In 1 Corinthians 4:10, Paul similarly contrasts weakness and strength for Christ's sake, echoing his boast in infirmities.

In Acts 5:41, the apostles rejoice at suffering shame for Christ, directly paralleling Paul's pleasure in reproaches for Christ's sake.

In John 15:21, Jesus predicts the same persecution for His name's sake that Paul embraces here.

Luke 6:22-23 pronounces blessing and joy on those reviled for the Son of Man—matching Paul's delight in reproaches for Christ's sake.

In Psalm 73:26, the psalmist's flesh fails yet God is his strength — mirroring Paul's boast in weakness for Christ's sake.

Isaiah 40:29 promises God gives power to the faint — Paul experiences this as he boasts in his weaknesses.

Mark 8:35 presents the paradox of losing life to save it, mirroring Paul's paradox that weakness brings strength through Christ.

Hebrews 11:34 says heroes 'were made strong out of weakness,' directly echoing Paul's claim 'when I am weak, then I am strong.'

Hebrews 11:26 values reproach for Christ above earthly treasures—matching Paul's delight in reproaches for Christ's sake.

Luke 6:23 commands rejoicing in persecution, directly paralleling Paul's delight in insults and hardships for Christ's sake.

Acts 20:24 shows Paul not counting his life dear—similar joyful endurance for the gospel, reinforcing the attitude of delighting in hardships.

1 Peter 1:7 explains that trials test and refine faith, complementing Paul's insight that weakness leads to spiritual strength.

Galatians 6:14 boasts only in the cross—a similar pattern of taking pride in what is humiliating, aligning with delighting in weaknesses.

Luke 6:21 promises future laughter for those who weep now, similar to Paul's reversal where present weakness leads to strength.

Hebrews 13:13 calls believers to bear reproach for Christ, echoing Paul's willingness to endure insults and hardships.

Habakkuk 3:19 finds strength in God amid hardship, echoing Paul's delight in weaknesses because Christ's power rests on him.

1 Peter 3:14 says suffering for righteousness brings blessing, similar to Paul's attitude toward hardships for Christ's sake.