2 Corinthians 1:3-7

3Praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! He is the Father who is compassionate and the God who gives comfort.

4He comforts us whenever we suffer. That is why whenever other people suffer, we are able to comfort them by using the same comfort we have received from God.

5Because Christ suffered so much for us, we can receive so much comfort from him.

6Besides, if we suffer, it brings you comfort and salvation. If we are comforted, we can effectively comfort you when you endure the same sufferings that we endure.

7We have confidence in you. We know that as you share our sufferings, you also share our comfort.