In 2 Corinthians 12:2-4, Paul narrates the vision of the man caught to paradise—the very experience he now says he will boast about on that man's behalf.

In 2 Corinthians 12:9, the Lord tells Paul that power is perfected in weakness—the divine rationale that turns his boast in weaknesses into strength.

In 2 Corinthians 12:10, Paul concludes he delights in weaknesses because Christ's power rests on him—echoing and expanding the boast-in-weakness theme.

In 2 Corinthians 11:30, Paul already insisted he boasts only in weakness—here he reaffirms that same principle after recounting his vision.

In 2 Corinthians 10:1, Paul's humble presence is criticized—boasting in weaknesses here reclaims that perceived weakness as a point of pride.

In 2 Cor 10:10, critics describe Paul's weak presence — the very weakness he boasts in here.

In 2 Cor 11:18, Paul boasts 'according to the flesh' — contrasting with his refusal here to boast except in weaknesses.

In 2 Cor 13:9, Paul rejoices when weak — echoing his boast in weaknesses here.

In 1 Corinthians 2:3, Paul came to Corinth in weakness and trembling—the same kind of personal weakness he now boasts about as his boast.