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 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.
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 & 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.
It Is Well With My Soul — Chris Rice (2007) 2 Corinthians 12:7
The description of Satan battering the believer closely echoes Paul's description of a satanic messenger afflicting him, particularly the wording of the King James Version.
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.
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.
Lord Have Your Way — Fred Hammond (2014) 2 Corinthians 12:8-9
The movement from asking God to remove a burden to accepting sufficient grace closely follows Paul's repeated plea for relief and God's answer that grace would sustain him.
This Is Our God — Hillsong Worship (2008) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The opening declaration closely paraphrases Christ's assurance to Paul that divine grace is sufficient. The connection rests on the specific affirmation of grace's adequacy, rather than a general theme of generosity.
No One Higher — Aaron Shust (2013) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The chorus closely paraphrases Christ’s assurance to Paul that divine grace is sufficient for him, turning that assurance into a personal declaration addressed to God.
Firm Foundation — Aaron Shust (2013) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The description of divine grace as sufficient provision amid continuing suffering closely adapts Christ’s assurance to Paul. The emphasis is on sustaining grace rather than the removal of hardship.
Your Grace Is Enough — Matt Maher (2008) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The chorus repeatedly personalizes God’s assurance to Paul that divine grace is sufficient. The later emphasis on human weakness reinforces this connection.
Be Still — Bethel Music, Steffany Gretzinger (2013) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The verse closely reproduces Paul's account of Christ's power reaching perfection in human weakness. This is a specific verbal connection, not merely a shared theme of dependence.
Rest — Kelly Willard (2012) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The divine assurance that grace will remain sufficient closely paraphrases Christ’s response to Paul. The emphasis on divine strength amid personal weakness further supports the connection.
His Grace Is Sufficient — Jennifer Knapp (2008) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The central refrain closely adapts Christ’s assurance to Paul that divine grace is sufficient. The contrast between exhausted personal effort and sustaining grace also reflects the verse’s emphasis on divine power meeting human weakness.
Carry On — Kutless (2012) 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
The opening locates divine strength within human weakness, closely adapting Paul's account of Christ's power being perfected in weakness. The repeated contrast between the singer's weakness and God's strength reinforces this connection.
Clean This House — Isaac Carree (2013) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The closing assurance of the sufficiency of God's grace closely adapts Christ's assurance to Paul that his grace is sufficient. The connection rests on that specific assurance, not merely the song's broader discussion of hardship.
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.
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.
Who Knows — Between Thieves (2009) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The repeated affirmation of the sufficiency of divine grace closely adapts Christ's response to Paul. The song applies that assurance to sustaining trust amid uncertainty without explicitly referencing Paul's thorn.
Mercy Mercy — Hillsong UNITED (2013) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The chorus’s declaration that divine grace alone meets the worshipper’s need closely paraphrases Christ’s assurance to Paul that his grace is sufficient.
Nova — Hillsong UNITED (2011) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The song locates God's strength specifically within human weakness, closely condensing Christ's explanation to Paul that divine power reaches its fullness through 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.
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.
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.
Everything I Need — Kutless (2009) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The chorus identifies Jesus as the source of strength precisely in human weakness, closely adapting Christ’s assurance to Paul that divine power is perfected in weakness.
His Strength Is Perfect — Kathy Troccoli (2014) 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
The refrain closely adapts Paul's account of divine power reaching its perfection in human weakness. Its movement from human inability to strength supplied by God also reflects Paul's concluding affirmation that weakness becomes the occasion for strength.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Your Grace Is Enough — Worship Together (2011) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The chorus closely paraphrases God's assurance to Paul that divine grace is sufficient. The subsequent emphasis on weakness reinforces this specific connection.
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.
Great Things (Worth It All) — Elevation Worship (2014) 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
The second verse and expanded chorus locate divine strength and victory within human weakness. This closely adapts Paul's declaration that Christ's power is perfected in weakness and that weakness becomes the occasion for strength.
Song for the Broken — BarlowGirl (2007) 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
The bridge connects strength through dependence on God with admitting weakness, echoing Paul's paradox that divine power is made perfect in weakness. Its struggle to acknowledge vulnerability adapts that teaching into a personal confession.
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.
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.
Survivor — Da’ T.R.U.T.H. (2011) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The second verse locates God-given strength within human weakness, closely adapting Paul's account of divine power being perfected 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I Can Go to the Rock — Chicago Mass Choir (2008) 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
The declaration that Jesus supplies strength precisely in personal weakness closely adapts Paul's conclusion that weakness becomes the occasion for Christ's power.
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.
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.
When Mercy Found Me — Rhett Walker Band (2012) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The second verse closely paraphrases Christ’s assurance to Paul that his grace is sufficient. The singer recasts that assurance as a personal declaration of dependence on divine grace.
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.
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.
Dream for You — Casting Crowns (2014) 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
The chorus adapts Paul's distinctive relationship between human weakness and divine strength, presenting weakness as the setting in which God's power sustains the believer.
Holding On — FFH (2007) 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
The chorus’s contrast between human weakness and divine strength closely adapts Paul’s account of Christ’s power being perfected in weakness.
Hold On — Karen Clark Sheard (2010) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The opening directly adapts God's assurance to Paul that divine grace is sufficient. The surrounding account of endurance through hardship reinforces the passage's emphasis on divine power sustaining 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.
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.
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.
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.
Believe — Hillsong Worship (2010) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The chorus locates divine sufficiency specifically within human weakness, closely adapting Christ's assurance to Paul that divine power reaches its fulfillment in weakness.
Let Mercy Hold You — Jason Crabb (2013) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The second verse presents grace as sufficient precisely when a person recognizes their helplessness. This closely adapts Christ's assurance to Paul that grace is sufficient and divine power is perfected in weakness.
Can't Stop Singing - Live — Covenant Worship (2014) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The opening verse and pre-chorus connect sufficient grace, Christ’s power within the believer, and human weakness. This combination closely adapts Christ’s assurance to Paul that divine grace is sufficient and divine power is perfected in weakness.
'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.
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.
Everlasting Arms — 11th Hour (2014) 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
The assurance that God's grace is adequate closely adapts Christ's response to Paul's affliction. The song's contrast between human weakness and divine strength further confirms the connection to this passage.
One More Round — BarlowGirl (2010) 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
The bridge's declaration that strength is found in weakness closely echoes Paul's account of divine power working through human weakness. Its accompanying acknowledgment of dependence on God reinforces this specific connection.
Through The Fire — Jason Crabb (2011) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The transformation of personal weakness into strength through suffering echoes Paul's account of divine power being perfected in human weakness.
What Scars Are For — Mandisa (2013) 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
The second verse closely adapts Paul's paradox that divine power operates through human weakness. Its movement from personal weakness to strength supplied by God specifically echoes this passage.
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.
I Will Not Forget — Beckah Shae (2008) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The assurance voiced by Jesus that his grace is enough closely paraphrases his response to Paul. The song’s contrast between human weakness and failed self-reliance strengthens this specific connection.
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.
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.
Yes — John Waller (2011) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The description of divine strength reaching perfection in human weakness closely adapts Christ’s response to Paul concerning his affliction.
Refresh Me (Live) — Leeland (2014) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The chorus presents human weakness as something openly offered so that God receives glory through it. This closely adapts Paul's response to Christ's declaration that divine power is perfected in weakness.
Lifeline — Mandisa (2011) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The chorus closely condenses the assurance that divine strength is perfected in human weakness. Its emphasis on God's sustaining power rather than the speaker's competence reflects the verse's central contrast.
Renewed — Sam Purpose (2015) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The first verse connects boasting about personal weakness with displaying God's power, closely adapting Paul's explanation of why he boasts in his weaknesses.
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.
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.
Amen — Steven Curtis Chapman (2015) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The chorus closely adapts Christ’s declaration that his grace is sufficient, presenting that sufficiency as God’s own assurance to believers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mercy Reigns — Elevation Worship (2010) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The chorus closely adapts God's assurance to Paul that divine grace is sufficient. Its emphasis on sustaining grace reinforces the connection to God's provision amid human weakness.
Father — Hillsong UNITED (2011) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The repeated affirmation of divine grace’s sufficiency closely adapts Christ’s assurance to Paul that His grace is sufficient. The song applies that assurance to personal brokenness and bondage.
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.
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.
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 Are Love — Laura Story (2011) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The placement of divine power within human weakness closely condenses Christ's assurance to Paul that his power reaches its fulfillment in 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I Have A Shelter — Sovereign Grace Music (2014) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The third verse presents human weakness as the setting in which Christ’s sustaining strength is discovered. This closely adapts Christ’s assurance to Paul that his power is made perfect 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.
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.
Wonderful Grace of Jesus — Ernie Haase & Signature Sound (2010) 2 Corinthians 12:9
The chorus closely adapts Christ’s assurance to Paul that his grace is sufficient for him, presenting that sufficiency as a personal assurance for the singer.
Brother — NEEDTOBREATHE (2014) 2 Corinthians 12:10
The second verse closely adapts Paul's declaration that weakness is the occasion for strength. The song applies this biblical paradox to admitting dependence and receiving a brother's love, whereas Paul explicitly grounds his strength in Christ.

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.