2 Corinthians 1:4 · KJV
“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.”
— 2 Corinthians 1:4
Blessed {be} God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;
For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.
2 Corinthians 1 — Context
Grace {be} to you and peace from God our Father, and {from} the Lord Jesus Christ.
3Blessed {be} God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;
4Who 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.
5For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.
6And whether we be afflicted, {it is} for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, {it is} for your consolation and salvation. {is effectual: or, is wrought}
Cross References
1 Thessalonians 5:11
Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. {comfort: or, exhort}
Isaiah 51:12
I, {even} I, {am} he that comforteth you: who {art} thou, that thou shouldest be afraid of a man {that} shall die, and of the son of man {which} shall be made {as} grass;
2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given {us} everlasting consolation and good hope through grace,
2 Corinthians 7:6-7
Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;
Isaiah 40:1
Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God.
Psalms 32:7
Thou {art} my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.
John 14:18
I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. {comfortless: or, orphans}
Psalms 34:2-6
My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear {thereof}, and be glad.