2 Corinthians 1:5
For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.
Context
This verse from 2 Corinthians Chapter 1 connects to 10 cross-references. Paul describes his sufferings and the God of all comfort who consoles in affliction so that those who are comforted can comfort others. He explains his change of travel plans — not out of fickleness but to spare the Corinthians …
Other Translations
For as the sufferings of Christ abound unto us, even so our comfort also aboundeth through Christ.
because, as the sufferings of the Christ do abound to us, so through the Christ doth abound also our comfort;
For as we undergo more of the pain which Christ underwent, so through Christ does our comfort become greater.
Cross References
And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, …
And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?
We are fools for Christ’s sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye …
Being defamed, we intreat: we are made as the filth of the world, and are the offscouring of all things …
Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be …
For we which live are alway delivered unto death for Jesus’ sake, that the life also of Jesus might be …
Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above …
If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities.
According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, …
If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if …