2 Corinthians 1:6 NLT,NIV,ESV

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:6

And whether we be afflicted - If we are afflicted; or, our affliction is for this purpose. This verse is designed to show one of the reasons of the sufferings which the apostles had endured; and it is a happy specimen of Paul’s skill in his epistles. He shows that all his trials were for their welfare and would turn to their benefit. He suffered that they might be comforted; he was afflicted for their advantage. This assurance would tend to conciliate their favor, and strengthen their affection... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

2 Corinthians 1:3-7. Blessed be God, &c. A solemn and beautiful introduction, highly suitable to the apostolical spirit; even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ Who is his only-begotten Son, both as to his divine and human nature; see Hebrews 1:2; Luke 1:35; and as he is Mediator, appointed, authorized, and qualified by the Father for that office. The Father of mercies From whose paternal compassion and readiness to forgive the penitent, that sincerely believe in and turn to... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

1:1-11 INTRODUCTION AND ENCOURAGEMENTPaul greets the Corinthian church, along with other Christians in Achaia, in the name of the God of all comfort (1:1-3). One reason why Christians suffer all kinds of troubles is that they may know how to sympathize with and help others who are similarly troubled. Just as they share in Christ’s sufferings, so they can share in his comfort (4-5). When the Corinthians see the divine comfort Paul experiences in his sufferings, they should be encouraged to bear... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 1:6

whether = if. Greek. eite, App-118 . afflicted . Greek. thliho. Occurs here, 2 Corinthians 4:8 ; 2 Corinthians 7:5 , Matthew 7:14 . Mar 3:9 . 1 Thessalonians 3:4 . 2Th 1:6 , 2 Thessalonians 1:7 ; 1 Timothy 5:10 . Hebrews 11:37 . Compare "tribulation", above. for . Greek huper. App-104 . is effectual = worketh, See Romans 7:5 . enduring. Greek. hupomone. Generally trans). "patience". read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:6

But whether we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; or whether we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which worketh in the patient enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer.For your comfort and salvation ... All of the hardships endured by the apostle were for the sake of the eternal salvation of his converts. This is the motivation which even yet supplies the energy for many faithful ministries of the gospel. Whatever earthly hardships and persecutions attend the... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:6

2 Corinthians 1:6. Which is effectual— or effected. Instead of salvation, Mr. Locke reads relief; as it signifies here only (says he) deliverance from their present sorrow. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:6

6. we . . . afflicted . . . for your consolation—exemplifying the communion of saints. Their hearts were, so to speak, mirrors reflecting the likenesses of each other (Philippians 2:26; Philippians 2:27) [BENGEL]. Alike the afflictions and the consolations of the apostle tend, as in him so in them, as having communion with him, to their consolation (2 Corinthians 1:4; 2 Corinthians 4:15). The Greek for "afflicted" is the same as before, and ought to be translated, "Whether we be in... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

I. INTRODUCTION 1:1-11Like most of Paul’s epistles, this one begins with a salutation to the recipients and than words of thanksgiving to God for His encouraging comfort. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

1. Thanksgiving for comfort 1:3-7 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

B. Thanksgiving for comfort in affliction 1:3-11In this pericope Paul gave thanks to God for the comfort (2 Corinthians 1:3-7) and deliverance (2 Corinthians 1:8-11) that he had experienced recently. He wanted to enable his readers to appreciate what he as an apostle had endured for Christ and the super-abounding comfort God supplies to compensate for all afflictions suffered for His sake."It [this section] is no mere amiable preamble intended only to cushion the sterner matters which the... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:6

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 1:6

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:6

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:6

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:6

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

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