2 Corinthians 1:5

Easy To Read Version

We share in the many sufferings of Christ. In the same way, much comfort comes to us through Christ.

Cross References

Luke 2:25

A man named Simeon lived in Jerusalem. He was a good man that truly worshiped God. Simeon was waiting for the time when God would come to help Israel (the Jews). The Holy Spirit {\cf2\super [35]} was in him.

Acts 9:4

Saul fell to the ground. He heard a voice saying to him: “Saul, Saul! Why are you doing these bad things to me?”

Romans 8:17

If we are God’s children, then we will get the blessings God has for his people. We will get these things from God. God will give us all that he has given Christ. But we must suffer like Christ suffered. Then we will be able to share his glory.

Philippians 1:20

The thing I want and hope for is that I will not fail Christ in anything. I hope that I will have the courage now, like always, to show the greatness of Christ in my life here on earth. I want to do that if I die or if I live.

Philippians 2:1

Is there any way in Christ that I can ask you to do something? Does your love make you want to comfort me? Do we share together in the Spirit {\cf2\super [12]} ? Do you have mercy and kindness?

Philippians 3:10

All I want is to know Christ and the power of his rising from death. I want to share in Christ’s sufferings and become like him in his death.

2 Timothy 3:11

You know about my persecutions (troubles) and my sufferings. You know all the things that happened to me in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. You know the persecutions I suffered in those places. But the Lord saved me from all those troubles.

1 Peter 4:13

But you should be happy that you are sharing in Christ’s sufferings. You will be happy and full of joy when Christ shows his glory.