2 Corinthians 1:3

The God of All Comfort · 2 Corinthians 1:3–11
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Translations

Modern
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort,
Traditional
Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;
Literal
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassions and God of all comfort,
Latin
Benedictus Deus et Pater Domini nostri Jesu Christi, Pater misericordiarum, et Deus totius consolationis,

Original

Greek
English
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort,

Notes

Father of compassion: God enjoys showing kindness to his people and listening to his children's cries (Psalm 145:18–19).

Paul now expresses joyful thanks. He is happy that, despite many troubles, God has given him special comfort (1:4–7) and saved him from death in Asia (1:8–11).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) God’s New Covenant

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Exhortation First Letter to the Corinthians Mercy Second Letter to the Corinthians

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Consolation In Compassion to Others Consolation Under Affliction: God is the Author and Giver of God: Fatherhood of Helping Friends Helping Those Who Hurt Jesus, the Christ: Son of God Loss Loss of a Child Loss of a Loved One Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Terminal Illness The Comforter The Holy Spirit: is God: As Comforter of the Church The Mercy of God is Part of his Character