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2 Corinthians 1:6
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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.  
7 And our hope for you is steadfast, because we know that aas you are partakers of the sufferings, so also you will partake of the consolation.  

Delivered from Suffering

8 For we do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, of aour trouble which came to us in Asia: that we were burdened beyond measure, above strength, so that we despaired even of life.  
9 Yes, we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should anot trust in ourselves but in God who raises the dead,  
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Adam Clarke
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2 Corinthians 1:6

And whether we be afflicted - See on II Corinthians 1:4 (note).

Which is effectual - There is a strange and unusual variation in the MSS. and versions in this passage. Perhaps the whole should be read thus: For if we be afflicted, it is for your encouragement and salvation; and if we be comforted, it is also for your encouragement, which exerted itself by enduring the same sufferings which we also suffer.

This transposition of the middle and last clauses is authorized by the best MSS. and versions. The meaning seems to be this: While ye abide faithful to God, no suffering can be prejudicial to you; on the contrary, it will be advantageous; God having your comfort and salvation continually in view, by all the dispensations of his providence: and while you patiently endure, your salvation is advanced; sufferings and consolations all becoming energetic means of accomplishing the great design, for all things work together for good to them that love God. See the variations in Griesbach.




Other Adam Clarke entries containing 2 Corinthians 1:6:

2 Corinthians 1:4
2 Corinthians 7:3

 

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