2 Corinthians 13:4

For even though. The world sees the cross as evidence of weakness. From a human point of view, the whole idea of a crucified Savior is "offensive to the Jews and nonsense to the Gentiles" (1 Corinthians 1:23). It is by God's power. The resurrection of Christ shows God's power. See 1 Corinthians 6:14; Romans 1:4. In union with him. See 2 Corinthians 5:17; Romans 6:4; Colossians 2:12. Paul followed the Lord by sharing his weakness in baptism, but the result is that he also shares His Power! See 1 Peter 3:21 and note.