2 Corinthians 1:3-6

3All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort.

4He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.

5For the more we suffer for Christ, the more God will shower us with his comfort through Christ.

6Even when we are weighed down with troubles, it is for your comfort and salvation! For when we ourselves are comforted, we will certainly comfort you. Then you can patiently endure the same things we suffer.