2 Corinthians 1:5 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

For as the sufferings of Christ abound unto us, even so our comfort also aboundeth through Christ.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

For just as Christ's [own] sufferings fall to our lot [as they overflow upon His disciples, and we share and experience them] abundantly, so through Christ comfort (consolation and encouragement) is also [shared and experienced] abundantly by us.

American Standard Version (1901)

For as the sufferings of Christ abound unto us, even so our comfort also aboundeth through Christ.

Common English Bible

That is because we receive so much comfort through Christ in the same way that we share so many of Christ’s sufferings.

Catholic Public Domain Version

For just as the Passion of Christ abounds in us, so also, through Christ, does our consolation abound.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us: so also by Christ doth our comfort abound.

2 Corinthians 1:5 Cross References

Luke 2:25

And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

Acts 9:4

and he fell upon the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?

Romans 8:17

and if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified with him.

Philippians 1:20

according to my earnest expectation and hope, that in nothing shall I be put to shame, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether by life, or by death.

Philippians 2:1

If there is therefore any comfort in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender mercies and compassions,

Philippians 3:10

that I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, becoming conformed unto his death;

Colossians 1:24

Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and fill up on my part that which is lacking of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church;

2 Timothy 3:11

persecutions, sufferings; what things befell me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: and out of them all the Lord delivered me.

1 Peter 4:13

but insomuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings, rejoice; that at the revelation of his glory also ye may rejoice with exceeding joy.