2 Corinthians 1:3

Greeting

1 Paul, ^aan apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and ^bTimothy our brother, To the church of God which is at Corinth, ^cwith all the saints who are in all Achaia:

2 ^aGrace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Comfort in Suffering

3 ^aBlessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort,

4 who ^acomforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any¹ trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

5 For as ^athe sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our¹ consolation also abounds through Christ.

6 Now if we are afflicted, ^ait is for your consolation and salvation, which is effective for enduring the same sufferings which we also suffer. Or if we are comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.

Commentaries:

Adam Clarke

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2 Corinthians 1:3

Blessed be God - Let God have universal and eternal praise:

1.Because he is the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is the gift of his endless love to man, John 1:16.

2.Because he is the Father of mercies, ̔ , the source whence all mercy flows, whether it respect the body or the soul, time or eternity; the source of tender mercy; for so the word implies. See on Romans 12:1 (note). And,

3.Because he is the God of all comfort - the Fountain whence all consolation, happiness, and bliss flow to angels and to men.

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