Verse Comparison: 2 Corinthians 1:5
American Standard Version
For as the sufferings of Christ abound unto us, even so our comfort also aboundeth through Christ.
Amplified® Bible
For just as Christ's [own] sufferings fall to our lot [as they overflow upon His disciples, and we share and experience them] abundantly, so through Christ comfort (consolation and encouragement) is also [shared and experienced] abundantly by us.
Contemporary English Version
We share in the terrible sufferings of Christ, but also in the wonderful comfort he gives.
Darby English Version
Because, even as the sufferings of the Christ abound towards us, so through the Christ does our encouragement also abound.
Good News Bible
Just as we have a share in Christ's many sufferings, so also through Christ we share in God's great help.
International Standard Version
For just as Christ's sufferings overflow to us, so our comfort overflows through Christ.
King James Version
For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.
New American Standard Bible
For just as the sufferings of Christ are ours in abundance, so also our comfort is abundant through Christ.
New International Version
For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows.
New King James Version
For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also abounds through Christ.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
For just as the sufferings of Christ have become abundantly ours , so also we receive abundant comfort through Christ.
Young's Literal Translation
because, as the sufferings of the Christ do abound to us, so through the Christ doth abound also our comfort;