2 Corinthians 1:4

who consoles us in all our troubles, so that we may be able to console those who are in any trouble with the consolation that we ourselves receive from him.

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In The King James Version

Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.

In Context

3Blessed is the God and Father of Jesus Christ our Lord, the all-merciful Father, the God ever ready to console,

5It is true that we have our full share of the sufferings of the Christ, but through the Christ we have also our full share of consolation.

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Cross References

Psalms 32:5I began to acknowledge my sin, not concealing my guilt; and the moment I vowed to confess to the Lord my transgression, then you yourself did pardon the guilt of my sin. Selah

Psalms 34:2In the Lord will my heart make her boast, the humble will hear and be glad.

Psalms 86:17Show me a sign of your favor, which those who hate me may see with confusion, since you, Lord, are my helper and comforter.

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 1:4-7

Paul's Sufferings and Consolations. ( a. d. 57.) 3 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; 4 Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. 5 For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ. 6 And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the… Read the whole commentary →

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