2 Corinthians 1:5
For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.
In other versions
For as the sufferings of Christ abound unto us, even so our comfort also aboundeth through Christ.
ASV
For as we undergo more of the pain which Christ underwent, so through Christ does our comfort become greater.
BBE
Because, even as the sufferings of the Christ abound towards us, so through the Christ does our encouragement also abound.
DBY
For as the sufferings of Christ abound to us, even so our comfort also abounds through Christ.
WEB
because, as the sufferings of the Christ do abound to us, so through the Christ doth abound also our comfort;
YLT
For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also abounds by Christ.
ENG
For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.
WBT
For just as the sufferings of Christ overflow to us, so also through Christ our comfort overflows.
BSB
In context
3Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;
4Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.
5For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.
6And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.
7And our hope of you is stedfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation.
Cross-references
People in this verse
- Jesus