2 Corinthians 1:4

New International Reader's Version

He comforts us in all our troubles. Now we can comfort others when they are in trouble. We ourselves receive comfort from God.

Cross References

Psalm 32:5

Then I admitted my sin to you. I didn’t cover up the wrong I had done. I said, “I will admit my lawless acts to the Lord.” And you forgave the guilt of my sin.

Psalm 32:7

You are my hiding place. You will keep me safe from trouble. You will surround me with songs sung by those who praise you because you save your people.

Psalm 66:16

Come and hear, all you who have respect for God. Let me tell you what he has done for me.

Psalm 86:17

Prove your goodness to me. Then my enemies will see it and be put to shame. Lord, you have helped me and given me comfort.

Isaiah 12:1

In days to come, the people of Israel will sing, “Lord, we will praise you. You were angry with us. But now your anger has turned away from us. And you have brought us comfort.

Isaiah 40:1

“Comfort my people,” says your God. “Comfort them.

Isaiah 49:10

They will not get hungry or thirsty. The heat from the desert sun will not beat down on them. The God who has tender love for them will guide them. Like a shepherd, he will lead them beside springs of water.

Isaiah 51:12

The Lord says to his people, “I comfort you because of who I am. Why are you afraid of mere human beings? They are like grass that dries up.

Isaiah 51:3

You can be sure that I will comfort Zion’s people. I will look with loving concern on all their destroyed buildings. I will make their deserts like Eden. I will make their dry and empty land like the garden of the Lord. Joy and gladness will be there. People will sing and give thanks to me.

Isaiah 52:9

Burst into songs of joy together, you broken-down buildings in Jerusalem. The Lord has comforted his people. He has set Jerusalem free.

John 14:16

I will ask the Father. And he will give you another friend to help you and to be with you forever.

John 14:18

I will not leave you like children who don’t have parents. I will come to you.

John 14:26

But the Father will send the Friend in my name to help you. The Friend is the Holy Spirit. He will teach you all things. He will remind you of everything I have said to you.

2 Corinthians 7:13

All this encourages us. We were also very glad to see how happy Titus was. You have all renewed his spirit.

2 Corinthians 7:4

I have spoken to you very honestly. I am very proud of you. I am very happy. Even with all our troubles, my joy has no limit.

Philippians 1:14

And because I am a prisoner, most of the believers have become bolder in the Lord. They now dare even more to preach the good news without fear.

1 Thessalonians 4:18

So encourage one another with these words of comfort.

1 Thessalonians 5:11

So encourage one another with the hope you have. Build each other up. In fact, that’s what you are doing.

Hebrews 12:12

So put your hands to work. Strengthen your legs for the journey.