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For as the sufferings of Christ abound to us, even so our comfort also abounds through Christ.
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What are Christ's Sufferings?
Commentators clarify that "the sufferings of Christ" in this verse do not refer to His unique, atoning work on the cross. Instead, they are the trials, persecutions, and hardships believers face for Christ's sake and because of their union with Him. As we serve Christ in a hostile world, we share in the same kind of opposition He faced, and He identifies with us in our affliction.
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2 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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 …
The sufferings of Christ (τα παθηματα του Χριστου). Subjective genitive, Christ's own sufferings.
Abound unto us
19th Century
Anglican
Abound in us.—Better, overflow to us. The sufferings of Christ, as in 1 Peter 4:13 and [Reference 1 Peter 5:1…
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Baptist
For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.
The apostles were the most tried, but th…
This verse supplies the reason why suffering equips Christians to mediate God’s comfort. Whenever Christ’s sufferings were multiplied in Paul’s lif…
16th Century
Protestant
For as the sufferings of Christ abound — This statement may be explained in two ways: actively and passively. If you take it …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us By "the sufferings of Christ" are not meant those which he suffered in …
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 …
13th Century
Catholic
Here begins the message, in which the Apostle does two things. First, he excuses himself for not visiting them as he had promised. Second, he begin…
