 What was Paul's response? He wanted to say in verses 9 and 10 of that same chapter, Therefore, most gladly, I would rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore, I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, and distresses for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong. It seems that sometimes we have to get to the end of ourselves before we will look fully to God. But when we do, we find that he is more than enough.