2 Corinthians 1:5

Translations

Modern

For just as the sufferings of Christ overflow to us, so also through Christ our comfort overflows.

Traditional

For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.

Literal

…because just as the sufferings of Christ abound to us, so through Christ our comfort also abounds.

Latin

Quoniam sicut abundant passiones Christi in nobis: ita et per Christum abundat consolatio nostra.

Original

Greek

English

For just as the sufferings of Christ overflow to us, so also through Christ our comfort overflows.

Notes

2 Corinthians 1:4–6

Suffering helps Christ's servants understand and empathize with others. Paul is not a distant pastor; he connects with the people he serves.

2 Corinthians 1:3–11

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) Christian Suffering

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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 Second Letter to the Corinthians

Topics

Afflicted Saints: God Comforts Afflictions and Adversities: Consolation In Afflictions and Adversities: Design of Consolation Under Affliction: Christ is the Author and Giver of Helping Those Who Hurt Jesus, the Christ: Sufferings of Loss Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Ministers are Bound to Comfort Sufferings Types of Christ: Noah Types of the Saviour: Noah

2 Corinthians 1:5

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