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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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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 1:5
18th Century
Theologian
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 …
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 1:5
The sufferings of Christ (τα παθηματα του Χριστου). Subjective genitive, Christ's own sufferings.
Abound unto us
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 1:5
19th Century
Bishop
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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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Corinthians 1:5
19th Century
Preacher
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
On 2 Corinthians 1:5
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
On 2 Corinthians 1:5
16th Century
Theologian
For as the sufferings of Christ abound — This statement may be explained in two ways: actively and passively. If you take it …
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 1:5
17th Century
Pastor
For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us
By "the sufferings of Christ" are not meant those which he suffered in …
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 1:1–11
17th Century
Minister
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 …