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2 Corinthians 1:5

2 Corinthians 1:5
For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us,.... By "the sufferings of Christ" are not meant those which he suffered in…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us - As we are called to experience the same sufferings which Christ endured;…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

The sufferings of Christ - Suffering endured for the cause of Christ: such as persecutions, hardships, and privations of…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Corinthians 1:3-6

After the foregoing preface, the apostle begins with the narrative of God's goodness to him and his fellow-labourers in…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us Rather super-abound unto us. All the principal English versions render in…