My grace is sufficient for you
2 Corinthians 12:9 — Meaning, Context and Bible Study
Scripture in WEBWorld English Bible — Protestant Edition
2 Corinthians 12:9 WEB
9He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.
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Context
Paul asked three times for his "thorn in the flesh" to be removed. It was not; God's answer was that his grace is enough and his power is made perfect in weakness.
Read it in its setting. This passage shows that prayer for relief is not always answered by removing the trouble.