Consolation Under Affliction: God is the Author and Giver of

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you harmony with one another in Christ Jesus,

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

But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the arrival of Titus,

…being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully

Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who by grace has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope,

…encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good word and deed.