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The sufferings of Christ (τα παθηματα του Χριστου). Subjective genitive, Christ's own sufferings.
Abound unto us
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us. This means we are called to experience the same sufferings Christ endured; we are called to …
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
Abound in us.—Better, overflow to us. The sufferings of Christ, as in 1 Peter 4:13 and [Reference 1 Peter 5:1…
Charles Spurgeon
CharlesSpurgeon
For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.
The apostles were the most tried, but th…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
This verse supplies the reason why suffering equips Christians to mediate God’s comfort. Whenever Christ’s sufferings were multiplied in Paul’s lif…
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
For as the sufferings of Christ abound — This statement may be explained in two ways: actively and passively. If you take it …
John Gill
JohnGill
For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us
By "the sufferings of Christ" are not meant those which he suffered in …
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
We are encouraged to come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. The Lord is able to give …
Thomas Aquinas
ThomasAquinas
Here begins the me age, in which the Apostle does two things. First, he excuses himself for not visiting them as he had promised. Second, he begins…
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A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson