2 Corinthians 1:3 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)3 May the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is the Father of compassionate feelings and the God of all comfort, be praised. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 17693 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of sympathy (pity and mercy) and the God [Who is the Source] of every comfort (consolation and encouragement), Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort; Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible3 May the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ be blessed! He is the compassionate Father and God of all comfort. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all consolation. Ver Capítulo |
May the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ be praised, for He has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms in [fellowship with] Christ. [Note: The phrase “heavenly realms” is used somewhat differently throughout this book. Here it refers to Christians as part of the church on earth].
Jesus said to her, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not ascended to the Father yet [Note: Apparently Jesus was discouraging Mary from embracing Him in worship as was done in Matt. 28:9, and thereby causing a delay of when the rest of the disciples would learn of His resurrection], but go to my brothers and tell them [I said] ‘I am [about] to ascend to my Father and to your Father, and to my God and your God.’”