2 Corinthians 1:4-6 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:3-6

After the foregoing preface, the apostle begins with the narrative of God's goodness to him and his fellow-labourers in their manifold tribulations, which he speaks of by way of thanksgiving to God, and to advance the divine glory (2 Cor. 1:3-6); and it is fit that in all things, and in the first place, God be glorified. Observe, I. The object of the apostle's thanksgiving, to whom he offers up blessing and praise, namely, the blessed God, who only is to be praised, whom he describes by... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:1-7

1:1-7 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through God's will, and Timothy, the brother you all know, send this letter to the Church of God which is at Corinth, together with all God's dedicated people who are in the whole of Achaea. Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father who is ever compassionate and the God who sends all comfort, he who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:4

Who comforteth us in all our tribulation ,.... The apostle in this verse gives a reason of the former thanksgiving, and at the same time confirms the above character of God, as "the God of all comfort", by his own experience, and that of his fellow ministers; who, though they had been in great tribulation and affliction for the sake of Christ, and his Gospel, yet were not left destitute of divine help and support under their trials; but had much consolation and sweet refreshment administered... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:5

For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us ,.... By "the sufferings of Christ" are not meant those which he suffered in his own person for the sake, and in the room and stead of his people, the fruits and effects of which abound to them, and in them; but those which he suffers in his members, or which they suffer for his sake; and which are said to "abound in" them, because of the variety and greatness of them; though not as if they were more or greater than what Christ suffered in his... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:6

And whether we be afflicted it is for your consolation ,.... The apostle repeats and explains the end of both his comforts and his troubles, and shows, by a dilemma, a strong way of arguing, that the afflictions and consolations, the adversity and prosperity of him, and the other ministers of the Gospel, were for the good of the saints: and it is as if he should say, when you see us continue to preach the Gospel with so much boldness and cheerfulness, amidst so many reproaches, afflictions,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:4

Who comforteth us - Who shows himself to be the God of tender mercy, by condescending to notice us, who have never deserved any good at his hand; and also the God of all consolation, by comforting us in all our tribulation - never leaving us a prey to anxiety, carking care, persecution, or temptation; but, by the comforts of his Spirit, bearing us up in, through, and above, all our trials and difficulties. That we may be able to comfort them - Even spiritual comforts are not given us for... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:5

The sufferings of Christ - Suffering endured for the cause of Christ: such as persecutions, hardships, and privations of different kinds. Our consolation also aboundeth - We stood as well, as firmly, and as easily, in the heaviest trial, as in the lightest; because the consolation was always proportioned to the trial and difficulty. Hence we learn, that he who is upheld in a slight trial need not fear a great one; for if he be faithful, his consolation shall abound, as his sufferings... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:6

And whether we be afflicted - See on 2 Corinthians 1:4 ; (note). Which is effectual - There is a strange and unusual variation in the MSS. and versions in this passage. Perhaps the whole should be read thus: For if we be afflicted, it is for your encouragement and salvation; and if we be comforted, it is also for your encouragement, which exerted itself by enduring the same sufferings which we also suffer. This transposition of the middle and last clauses is authorized by the best... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:4

Verse 4 4.That we may be able to comfort There can be no doubt, that, as he had a little before cleared his afflictions from reproach and unfavorable reports, so now he instructs the Corinthians, that his having come off victorious through heavenly consolation was for their sake and with a view to their advantage, that they may stir themselves up to fellowship in suffering, instead of haughtily despising his conflicts. As, however, the Apostle lived not for himself but for the Church, so he... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:5

Verse 5 5.For as the sufferings of Christ abound — This statement may be explained in two ways — actively and passively. If you take it actively, the meaning will be this: “The more I am tried with various afflictions, so much the more resources have I for comforting others.” I am, however, more inclined to take it in a passive sense, as meaning that God multiplied his consolations according to the measure of his tribulations. David also acknowledges that it had been thus with him: According... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:3-6

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:1-7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:4

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:6

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:5

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:6

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:4

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:5

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