2 Corinthians 1:5

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Corinthians 1:5

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

For just as the Passion of Christ abounds in us, so also, through Christ, does our consolation abound.

ERV

For as the sufferings of Christ abound unto us, even so our comfort also aboundeth through Christ.

NHEB

For as the sufferings of Christ abound to us, even so our comfort also abounds through Christ.

SMT

For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so by Christ abounds also our comfort.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Corinthians 1:5

ForG3754Conjunction asG2531AdverbthesufferingsG3804Noun NeuterofChristG5547Adjective aboundG4052Verb inG1519Preposition usG2248 soG3779Adverb ourG2257 consolationG3874Noun Feminine alsoG2532Conjunction aboundethG4052Verb byG1223Preposition ChristG5547Adjective

Commentary for 2 Corinthians 1:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Corinthians 1:5

Summary

Christ's afflictions bring increased consolation

Event

Teaching about shared suffering

Estimated Time Period

c. 55-56 AD