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God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, <a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassions, and God of all comfort, <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/1.htm">King James Bible</a> Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; <a href="/nkjv/2_corinthians/1.htm">New King James Version</a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, <a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, <a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort; <a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, <a href="/amp/2_corinthians/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Blessed [gratefully praised and adored] be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort, <a href="/csb/2_corinthians/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort. <a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort. <a href="/asv/2_corinthians/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort; <a href="/cev/2_corinthians/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Praise God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! The Father is a merciful God, who always gives us comfort. <a href="/erv/2_corinthians/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort; <a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! He is the Father who is compassionate and the God who gives comfort. <a href="/gnt/2_corinthians/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> Let us give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the merciful Father, the God from whom all help comes! <a href="/isv/2_corinthians/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah! He is our merciful Father and the God of all comfort, <a href="/net/2_corinthians/1.htm">NET Bible</a> Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, <a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort; <a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all consolation. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Heartfelt thanks be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ--the Father who is full of compassion and the God who gives all comfort.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/2_corinthians/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, <a href="/web/2_corinthians/1.htm">World English Bible</a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Blessed [is] God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and God of all comfort, <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassions, and God of all comfort, <a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Blessed is God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of the mercies, and God of all comfort, <a href="/slt/2_corinthians/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Praised the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion, and God of all comfort:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort. <a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all consolation. <a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/1.htm">New American Bible</a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and God of all encouragement, <a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all consolation,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Blessed be God, even the Father of our LORD Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_corinthians/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Blessed is God The Father of our Lord Yeshua The Messiah, The Father of mercy and The God of all comfort,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort, <a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all consolation; <a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and God of all consolation; <a href="/mace/2_corinthians/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Blessed be the God, and father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the father of mercies, and the God of all consolation: <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Heartfelt thanks be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ--the Father who is full of compassion and the God who gives all comfort. <a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all consolation; <a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and God of all consolation; who comforteth us in all our affliction, <a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/1-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ddheG4hMg28?start=19" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/1.htm">The God of All Comfort</a> 2Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3<a href="/greek/2128.htm" title="2128: Eulogētos (Adj-NMS) -- (used only of God), blessed (as entitled to receive blessing from man), worthy of praise. From eulogeo; adorable.">Blessed be</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theos (N-NMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3962.htm" title="3962: Patēr (N-NMS) -- Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a father.">Father</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">of our</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christou (N-GMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3962.htm" title="3962: Patēr (N-NMS) -- Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a father.">Father</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3628.htm" title="3628: oiktirmōn (N-GMP) -- Pity, compassion, favor, grace, mercy. From oikteiro; pity.">of compassion</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theos (N-NMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">the God</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pasēs (Adj-GFS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">of all</a> <a href="/greek/3874.htm" title="3874: paraklēseōs (N-GFS) -- From parakaleo; imploration, hortation, solace.">comfort,</a> 4who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/isaiah/40-1.htm">Isaiah 40:1</a> “Comfort, comfort My people,” says your God. <a href="/psalms/103-13.htm">Psalm 103:13</a> As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him. <a href="/psalms/86-15.htm">Psalm 86:15</a> But You, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness. <a href="/psalms/145-8.htm">Psalm 145:8-9</a> The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in loving devotion. / The LORD is good to all; His compassion rests on all He has made. <a href="/ephesians/1-3.htm">Ephesians 1:3</a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms. <a href="/1_peter/1-3.htm">1 Peter 1:3</a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, <a href="/romans/15-5.htm">Romans 15:5</a> Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you harmony with one another in Christ Jesus, <a href="/romans/12-1.htm">Romans 12:1</a> Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. <a href="/james/1-17.htm">James 1:17</a> Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-23.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:23</a> Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/philippians/4-7.htm">Philippians 4:7</a> And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. <a href="/colossians/1-3.htm">Colossians 1:3</a> We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, <a href="/1_john/3-1.htm">1 John 3:1</a> Behold what manner of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God. And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him. <a href="/psalms/136-1.htm">Psalm 136:1</a> Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever. <a href="/psalms/34-18.htm">Psalm 34:18</a> The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;Blessed.<a href="/genesis/14-20.htm">Genesis 14:20</a> And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him tithes of all.<a href="/1_chronicles/29-10.htm">1 Chronicles 29:10</a> Wherefore David blessed the LORD before all the congregation: and David said, Blessed be thou, LORD God of Israel our father, for ever and ever.<a href="/nehemiah/9-5.htm">Nehemiah 9:5</a> Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, Stand up and bless the LORD your God for ever and ever: and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.the Father of our.<a href="/2_corinthians/11-31.htm">2 Corinthians 11:31</a> The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which is blessed for evermore, knoweth that I lie not.<a href="/john/5-22.htm">John 5:22,23</a> For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son: … <a href="/john/10-30.htm">John 10:30</a> I and my Father are one.the Father of mercies.<a href="/psalms/86-5.htm">Psalm 86:5,15</a> For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee… <a href="/daniel/9-9.htm">Daniel 9:9</a> To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgivenesses, though we have rebelled against him;<a href="/micah/7-18.htm">Micah 7:18</a> Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.the God.<a href="/romans/15-5.htm">Romans 15:5</a> Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/1-5.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-2.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-18.htm">Comfort</a> <a href="/romans/9-15.htm">Compassion</a> <a href="/romans/12-1.htm">Compassions</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-3.htm">Consolation</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-3.htm">Encouragement</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-20.htm">Full</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-57.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/james/5-16.htm">Heartfelt</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-2.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/romans/12-1.htm">Mercies</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-57.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-57.htm">Thanks</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/11-31.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-5.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-4.htm">Comfort</a> <a href="/philippians/2-1.htm">Compassion</a> <a href="/philippians/2-1.htm">Compassions</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-4.htm">Consolation</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-4.htm">Encouragement</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-2.htm">Full</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-4.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/philippians/2-29.htm">Heartfelt</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-14.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/philippians/1-8.htm">Mercies</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-11.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-11.htm">Thanks</a><div class="vheading2">2 Corinthians 1</div>1. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-1.htm">Paul salutes the Corinthians;</a> 3. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-3.htm">he encourages them against troubles, </a> 5. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-5.htm">by the comforts and deliverances which God had given him,</a> 8. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-8.htm">so particularly in his late danger in Asia.</a> 12. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-12.htm">And calling both his own conscience and theirs,</a> 15. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-15.htm">he excuses his not coming to them, as proceeding not of lightness, </a> 23. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-23.htm">but of his care for them.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_corinthians/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_corinthians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_corinthians/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ This phrase begins with a doxology, a form of praise that is common in Jewish and Christian liturgies. The term "blessed" is a translation of the Greek word "eulogetos," which means to speak well of or to praise. This reflects a tradition of blessing God found throughout the Psalms and other Old Testament writings. The identification of God as the "Father of our Lord Jesus Christ" emphasizes the unique relationship between God and Jesus, affirming the divinity and sonship of Christ. This relationship is central to Christian theology, as seen in passages like <a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a> and <a href="/hebrews/1-3.htm">Hebrews 1:3</a>, which highlight Jesus as the incarnate Word and the exact representation of God's being.the Father of compassion The phrase "Father of compassion" underscores God's nature as one who is deeply caring and merciful. The Greek word for compassion, "oiktirmos," conveys a sense of deep empathy and pity. This attribute of God is consistent with His character as revealed in the Old Testament, where He is often described as compassionate and gracious (<a href="/exodus/34-6.htm">Exodus 34:6</a>). The fatherhood of God in this context suggests a nurturing and protective role, akin to a parent who is moved by the suffering of their children. This is further illustrated in the parable of the Prodigal Son (<a href="/luke/15-11.htm">Luke 15:11-32</a>), where the father's compassion leads to forgiveness and restoration.and the God of all comfort The term "comfort" is translated from the Greek word "paraklesis," which means to come alongside and help. This concept is central to the role of the Holy Spirit, referred to as the "Paraclete" or "Comforter" in <a href="/john/14-16.htm">John 14:16</a>. The idea of God as the source of all comfort is a recurring theme in Scripture, offering assurance to believers in times of distress. <a href="/isaiah/40.htm">Isaiah 40:1-2</a> speaks of God's comfort to His people, promising deliverance and hope. In the New Testament, this comfort is often linked to the presence and work of the Holy Spirit, who provides peace and guidance to believers. The universality of "all comfort" suggests that God's consolation is sufficient for every trial and tribulation, reinforcing the promise found in <a href="/philippians/4-7.htm">Philippians 4:7</a> of a peace that surpasses all understanding.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of 2 Corinthians, Paul is writing to the church in Corinth. He is known for his missionary journeys and his letters to early Christian communities. 2. <a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a> A major city in ancient Greece, known for its wealth and diversity. The church in Corinth faced various challenges, including divisions and moral issues. 3. <a href="/topical/g/god_the_father.htm">God the Father</a> Referred to as the "Father of compassion" and "God of all comfort," highlighting His nature and relationship with believers. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The Son of God, through whom believers have a relationship with God the Father. His life, death, and resurrection are central to Christian faith. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_corinthian_church.htm">The Corinthian Church</a> The recipients of Paul's letter, a community of believers navigating their faith in a complex cultural environment.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_nature.htm">Understanding God's Nature</a> God is described as the "Father of compassion" and "God of all comfort." This highlights His intrinsic nature to care for and comfort His children. Believers can find solace in knowing that God is inherently compassionate and comforting. <a href="/topical/e/experiencing_god's_comfort.htm">Experiencing God's Comfort</a> In times of distress, believers are encouraged to turn to God, who is the ultimate source of comfort. This comfort is not just emotional but also spiritual, providing strength and peace. <a href="/topical/r/reflecting_god's_compassion.htm">Reflecting God's Compassion</a> As recipients of God's compassion, Christians are called to reflect this attribute in their interactions with others. This involves showing empathy, kindness, and support to those in need. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_jesus_christ.htm">The Role of Jesus Christ</a> The relationship with God as the Father of compassion is made possible through Jesus Christ. Understanding this connection is crucial for experiencing the fullness of God's comfort. <a href="/topical/c/community_support.htm">Community Support</a> The church community is a vital channel through which God's comfort is often experienced. Believers are encouraged to support one another, sharing in both joys and sorrows.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_corinthians_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Corinthians 1</a> <a href="/q/how_does_suffering_fit_a_benevolent_god's_plan.htm">In 2 Corinthians 1:3–4, Paul describes suffering as part of God’s plan for comfort—how does this align with the concept of a benevolent deity allowing widespread suffering?</a> <a href="/q/main_themes_of_2_corinthians.htm">What are the main themes of 2 Corinthians?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'father_of_mercies'_mean.htm">What is the significance of "Father of Mercies"?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'god_of_all_comfort'_mean.htm">What does "God of all comfort" mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_corinthians/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) Blessed be God . . . the Father of mercies.--The opening words are spoken out of the fulness of the Apostle's heart. He has had a comfort which he recognises as having come from God. The nature of that comfort, as of the previous sorrow, is hardly stated definitely till we come to <a href="/2_corinthians/2-13.htm" title="I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went from there into Macedonia.">2Corinthians 2:13</a>; <a href="/context/2_corinthians/7-6.htm" title="Nevertheless God, that comforts those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;">2Corinthians 7:6-7</a>. At present the memory of it leads him to something like a doxology, as being the utterance of a more exulting joy than a simple thanksgiving, such as we find in <a href="/1_corinthians/1-4.htm" title="I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ;">1Corinthians 1:4</a>; <a href="/philippians/1-3.htm" title="I thank my God on every remembrance of you,">Philippians 1:3</a>; <a href="/colossians/1-3.htm" title=" We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,">Colossians 1:3</a>. The same formula meets us in <a href="/ephesians/1-3.htm" title="Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:">Ephesians 1:3</a>, where also it expresses a jubilant adoration. Two special names of God are added under the influence of the same feeling. He is "the Father of mercies," the genitive being possibly a Hebraism, used in place of the cognate adjective; in which case it is identical with "God, the merciful Father," in Jewish prayers, or with the ever-recurring formula of the Koran, "Allah, the compassionate, the merciful." It seems better, however, to take the words more literally, as stating that God is the originator of all mercies, the source from which they flow. So we have the "Father of lights" in <a href="/james/1-17.htm" title="Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom is no fickleness, neither shadow of turning.">James 1:17</a>. The precise phrase does not occur elsewhere in the New Testament; but we have the same noun in "the mercies of God" in <a href="/romans/12-1.htm" title="I beseech you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.">Romans 12:1</a>. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 3. - Blessed be God (<a href="/ephesians/1-3.htm">Ephesians 1:3</a>). This outburst of thanksgiving was meant to repress the relief brought to the overcharged feelings of the apostle by the arrival of Titus, with news respecting the mixed, but on the whole good, effect produced at Corinth by the severe remarks of his first letter. It is characteristic of the intense and impetuous rush of emotion which we often notice in the letters of St. Paul, that he does not here state the special grounds for this impassioned thanksgiving; he only touches upon it for a moment in <a href="/2_corinthians/2-13.htm">2 Corinthians 2:13</a>, and does not pause to state it fully until <a href="/2_corinthians/7-5.htm">2 Corinthians 7:5-16</a>. It is further remarkable that in this Epistle almost alone he utters no thanksgiving for the moral growth and holiness of the Church to which he is writing. This may be due to the fact that there was still so much to blame; but it more probably arose from the tumult of feeling which throughout this letter disturbs the regular flow of his thoughts. The ordinary "thanksgiving" for his readers is practically, though indirectly, involved in the gratitude which he expresses to God for the sympathy and communion which exists between himself and the Church of Corinth. Even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Greek is the same as in <a href="/ephesians/1-3.htm">Ephesians 1:3</a>, where, literally rendered, it is, "Blessed be the God and Father." The same phrase is found also in <a href="/1_peter/1-3.htm">1 Peter 1:3</a>; <a href="/colossians/1-3.htm">Colossians 1:3</a>. The meaning is not, "Blessed be the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ" (although the expression, "the God of our Lord Jesus Christ," occurs in <a href="/ephesians/1-17.htm">Ephesians 1:17</a>: comp. <a href="/john/20-17.htm">John 20:17</a>), but "Blessed be God, who is also the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ," and who is therefore "our Father" by adoption and redemption, as well as our God by creation. The Father of mercies. This corresponds to a Hebrew expression, and means that compassionateness is the most characteristic attribute of God, and emanation from him. He is the Source of all mercy; and mercy "Is an attribute of God himself." He is "full of compassion, and gracious, tong-suffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth" (<a href="/psalms/86-15.htm">Psalm 86:15</a>). "The Law," says the Talmud, "begins and ends with an act of mercy. At its commencement God clothes the naked; at its close be buries the dead" ('Sotah,' f. 14, 1). Thus every chapter but one of the Koran is headed, "In the name of God the Compassionate, the Merciful;" and it is an Eastern expression to say of one that has died that. "he is taken to the mercy of the Merciful." Comp. "Father of glory," <a href="/ephesians/1-17.htm">Ephesians 1:17</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/2-8.htm">1 Corinthians 2:8</a> ("of spirits," <a href="/hebrews/12-9.htm">Hebrews 12:9</a>; "of lights," <a href="/james/1-17.htm">James 1:17</a>). The plural, "compassions," is perhaps a plural of excellence, "exceeding compassion" (<a href="/romans/12-1.htm">Romans 12:1</a>), and may be influenced by the Hebrew word rachamim, often literally rendered by St. Paul "bowels." The article in the Greek ("the Father of the compassions") specializes the mercy. The God of all comfort. So in <a href="/2_corinthians/13-11.htm">2 Corinthians 13:11</a> God is called "the God of love and peace;" <a href="/romans/15-5.htm">Romans 15:5</a>, "the God of patience and of comfort;" 2:15, "the God of hope." This word "comfort" (unfortunately interchanged with "consolation" in the Authorized Version) and the word "affliction" (varyingly rendered by "trouble" and "tribulation" in the Authorized Version), are the keynotes of this passage; and to some extent of the whole Epistle. St. Paul is haunted as it were and possessed by them. "Comfort," as verb or substantive, occurs ten times in vers. 3-7; and "affliction" occurs four times in succession. It is characteristic of St. Paul's style to be thus dominated, as it were, by a single word (comp. notes on 2 Corinthians 3:2, 13; 4:2; see note on 2 Corinthians 10:8). The needless variations of the Authorized Version were well intentioned, but arose from a false notion of style, a deficient sense of the precision of special words, and an inadequate conception of the duties of faithful translation, which requires that we should as exactly as possible reflect the peculiarities of the original, and not attempt to improve upon them. <a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/1-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Blessed [be] Εὐλογητὸς (Eulogētos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2128.htm">Strong's 2128: </a> (used only of God), blessed (as entitled to receive blessing from man), worthy of praise. From eulogeo; adorable. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. God Θεὸς (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Father Πατὴρ (Patēr) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3962.htm">Strong's 3962: </a> Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'. of our ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. Lord Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. Jesus Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. Christ, Χριστοῦ (Christou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Father Πατὴρ (Patēr) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3962.htm">Strong's 3962: </a> Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'. of compassion οἰκτιρμῶν (oiktirmōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3628.htm">Strong's 3628: </a> Pity, compassion, favor, grace, mercy. From oikteiro; pity. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [the] God Θεὸς (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. of all πάσης (pasēs) Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. comfort, παρακλήσεως (paraklēseōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3874.htm">Strong's 3874: </a> From parakaleo; imploration, hortation, solace. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_corinthians/1-3.htm">2 Corinthians 1:3 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/1-3.htm">2 Corinthians 1:3 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/1-3.htm">2 Corinthians 1:3 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/1-3.htm">2 Corinthians 1:3 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/1-3.htm">2 Corinthians 1:3 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_corinthians/1-3.htm">2 Corinthians 1:3 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_corinthians/1-3.htm">2 Corinthians 1:3 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_corinthians/1-3.htm">2 Corinthians 1:3 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_corinthians/1-3.htm">2 Corinthians 1:3 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_corinthians/1-3.htm">2 Corinthians 1:3 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-3.htm">NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Corinthians 1:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 1:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Corinthians 1:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 1:4" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>