2 Corinthians 1:5

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:5

Christian suffering. It is correct to say that Christ suffered in order that we may not suffer, died that we may never die. "Christ suffered for us." But it is also correct to say that Christ suffered in order that we may suffer with him, and, following him in the path of self denial and patience, may be with him in his kingdom and glory. The apostles Paul and Peter regarded sufferings for Christ as continuations of the sufferings of Christ, and always looked, and taught their brethren to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:5

Christ's sufferings renewed in his disciples. "For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us." We have expressed here a characteristic and familiar thought of the apostle's—the one which brought to him the fullest and deepest consolations. It is true, but it is too easily apprehended to be all the truth, that St. Paul's sufferings, borne in fulfilling his ministry, were Christ's sufferings because a part of his service; but the apostle evidently reached the unspeakably precious and... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:5

For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us - As we are called to experience the same sufferings which Christ endured; as we are called to suffer in his cause, and in the promotion of the same object. The sufferings which they endured were in the cause of Christ and his gospel; were endured in endeavoring to advance the same object which Christ sought to promote; and were substantially of the same nature. They arose from opposition, contempt, persecution, trial, and want, and were the same as... 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 1:5

sufferings . Greek. pathetna. See Romans 8:18 . Christ = the Christ. App-98 . in = towards. Greek. eis, as in 2 Corinthians 1:4 . consolation = comfort, as 2 Corinthians 1:3 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:5

For as the sufferings of Christ abound unto us, even so our comfort also aboundeth through Christ.The sufferings of Christ ... These may not be understood as the usual hardships and tribulations of life, but as sufferings, oppositions, threatenings and dangers resulting directly from the sufferer's engagement in the service of the Lord. Christ promised his apostles that they would suffer terrible persecutions in the course of their ministry; and Paul certainly sustained his share of them, and... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:5

5. sufferings—standing in contrast with "salvation" ( :-); as "tribulation" (distress of mind), with comfort or "consolation." of Christ—Compare :-. The sufferings endured, whether by Himself, or by His Church, with which He considers Himself identified (Matthew 25:40; Matthew 25:45; Acts 9:4; 1 John 4:17-21). Christ calls His people's sufferings His own suffering: (1) because of the sympathy and mystical union between Him and us (Romans 8:17; 1 Corinthians 4:10); (2) They are borne for His... 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

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