2 Corinthians — Chapter 1

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2 Corinthians 1:1 ^RPaul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:

Rom 1:1-5; 1 Cor 1:1

2 Corinthians 1:2 Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 1:3 ^RBlessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;

Gen 14:20; 1 Chr 29:10

2 Corinthians 1:4 Who ^Rcomforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.

2 Cor 7:6-7; Ps 86:17

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

2 Corinthians 1:6 And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is ^Reffectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.

2 Cor 4:17; 2 Cor 5:5

2 Corinthians 1:7 And ^Rour hope of you is stedfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation.

2 Cor 1:14; 2 Cor 7:9

2 Corinthians 1:8 For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant ^Rof our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life:

2 Cor 4:7-12; Acts 19:23-35

2 Corinthians 1:9 But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, ^Rthat we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead:

2 Cor 3:5; 2 Cor 4:7

2 Corinthians 1:10 Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us;

2 Corinthians 1:11 Ye also ^Rhelping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf.

2 Cor 9:14; Isa 37:4

2 Corinthians 1:12 For ^Rour rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.

Job 13:15; Job 23:10-12

2 Corinthians 1:13 For we write none other things unto you, ^Rthan what ye read or acknowledge; and I trust ye shall acknowledge even to the end;

2 Cor 4:2; 2 Cor 5:11

2 Corinthians 1:14 As also ye have acknowledged us ^Rin part, that we are your rejoicing, even as ye also are ours in the day of the Lord Jesus.

2 Cor 2:5; Rom 11:25

2 Corinthians 1:15 And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, ^Rthat ye might have a second benefit;

Rom 1:11; Rom 15:29

2 Corinthians 1:16 And to pass by you into Macedonia, ^Rand to come again out of Macedonia unto you, and of you to be brought on my way toward Judaea.

Acts 19:21-22; Acts 21:5

2 Corinthians 1:17 When I therefore was thus minded, did I use ^Rlightness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be yea yea, and nay nay?

Judg 9:4; Jer 23:32

2 Corinthians 1:18 But as God is true, our word toward you was not yea and nay.

2 Corinthians 1:19 For ^Rthe Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, even by me and Silvanus and Timotheus, was not yea and nay, but in him was yea.

Ps 2:7; Matt 3:17

2 Corinthians 1:20 For ^Rall the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.

Gen 3:15; Gen 22:18

2 Corinthians 1:21 Now he which ^Rstablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God;

2 Cor 5:5; Ps 37:23-24

2 Corinthians 1:22 Who hath also ^Rsealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.

John 6:27; Rom 4:11

2 Corinthians 1:23 Moreover ^RI call God for a record upon my soul, that to spare you I came not as yet unto Corinth.

2 Cor 1:18; 2 Cor 11:11,31

2 Corinthians 1:24 Not for ^Rthat we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.

Matt 23:8-10; Matt 24:49

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📖 What We’re Reading

2 Corinthians 1:1–7 — Comfort in affliction

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

Paul blesses the God of comfort, whose consolation equips suffering believers to comfort others.

Key Truth: Share received comfort with another person.

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📖 What We’re Reading

2 Corinthians 1:8–14 — Deliverance and sincere ministry

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

Severe trouble taught reliance on God who raises the dead. Paul connects deliverance, prayer, and sincerity toward the church.

Key Truth: Depend on God rather than self-sufficiency.

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📖 What We’re Reading

2 Corinthians 1:15–24 — God's faithful promises

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

Paul explains changed travel plans, affirms God's promises in Christ, and seeks the believers' joy rather than dominion over faith.

Key Truth: Let reliability and care guide ministry decisions.

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Related Scripture (KJV)

Isaiah 49:13 — God's comfort for his people offers a related prophetic promise.

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How can received comfort help someone facing trouble?

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