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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Consolation</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/c/consolation.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/luke/2-25.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/c/consolation.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Consolation</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/c/consists.htm" title="Consists">&#9668;</a> Consolation <a href="/topical/c/consolation_in_god's_plan.htm" title="Consolation in God's Plan">&#9658;</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> &#8226; <a href="#eas" title="Easton's Bible Dictionary">Easton's</a> &#8226; <a href="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> &#8226; <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> &#8226; <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> &#8226; <a href="#grk" title="Strong's Greek Concordance">Greek</a> &#8226; <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> &#8226; <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> &#8226; <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> &#8226; <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div><b>Definition and Meaning:</b> <br>Consolation refers to the comfort, solace, or encouragement given to someone who is experiencing grief, suffering, or distress. In the biblical context, consolation is often associated with the presence and promises of God, the work of the Holy Spirit, and the support of fellow believers.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b><br><br>1. <b>God as the Source of Consolation:</b> <br> The Bible frequently portrays God as the ultimate source of consolation for His people. In <a href="/2_corinthians/1-3.htm">2 Corinthians 1:3-4</a>, the Apostle Paul writes, "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God." This passage highlights God's role as the provider of comfort and the expectation that believers will extend that comfort to others.<br><br>2. <b>The Holy Spirit as the Comforter:</b> <br> Jesus promised His disciples that the Holy Spirit would come to them as a Comforter or Advocate. In <a href="/john/14-16.htm">John 14:16-17</a>, Jesus says, "And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever&#8212;the Spirit of truth." The Holy Spirit's presence provides believers with ongoing consolation, guidance, and strength.<br><br>3. <b>Consolation through Scripture:</b> <br> The Scriptures themselves are a source of consolation for believers. <a href="/romans/15-4.htm">Romans 15:4</a> states, "For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope." The Word of God offers encouragement and hope, serving as a balm for the soul in times of distress.<br><br>4. <b>Consolation in Community:</b> <br> The early church exemplified the importance of community in providing consolation. <a href="/acts/9-31.htm">Acts 9:31</a> describes how the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria "enjoyed a time of peace and was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers." The mutual support and encouragement among believers were vital for their spiritual growth and resilience.<br><br>5. <b>Consolation in Suffering:</b> <br> The Bible acknowledges that suffering is a part of the Christian experience, yet it also promises divine consolation amidst trials. In <a href="/2_corinthians/1-5.htm">2 Corinthians 1:5</a>, Paul writes, "For just as the sufferings of Christ overflow to us, so also through Christ our comfort overflows." This verse reassures believers that their sufferings are not in vain and that Christ's comfort is abundant.<br><br>6. <b>Eternal Consolation:</b> <br> The hope of eternal life is the ultimate consolation for believers. In <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-16.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:16-17</a>, Paul prays, "May our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who by grace has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good word and deed." The promise of eternal life with God provides profound comfort and hope, transcending earthly troubles.<br><br><b>Theological Significance:</b><br><br>Consolation in the Bible is deeply rooted in the character and promises of God. It is not merely an emotional response but a profound assurance of God's presence and faithfulness. The concept of consolation underscores the relational aspect of faith, where believers are called to rely on God and support one another. Through the Holy Spirit, Scripture, and the community of faith, Christians find the strength to endure hardships and the hope of eternal joy.<a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>Consolation of Israel: A name for the Messiah in common use among the Jews, probably suggested by Isaiah 12:1; 49:13. The Greek word thus rendered (<a href="/luke/2-25.htm">Luke 2:25</a>, paraklesis) is kindred to that translated "Comforter" in <a href="/john/14-16.htm">John 14:16</a>, etc., parakletos. <a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>(<I>n.</I>) The act of consoling; the state of being consoled; alleviation of misery or distress of mind; refreshment of spirit; comfort; that which consoles or comforts the spirit.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">CONSOLATION</span><p>kon-so-la'-shun (paraklesis): "Consolation of Israel" (<a href="/luke/2-25.htm">Luke 2:25</a>), refers to the fulfillment of the promises in <a href="/isaiah/40-1.htm">Isaiah 40:1</a>. See <a href="../c/comfort.htm">COMFORT</a>. "Son of consolation" (<a href="/acts/4-36.htm">Acts 4:36</a> the King James Version and the American Revised Version, margin).<br><br>See <a href="../b/barnabas.htm">BARNABAS</a>.<p><a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/3890.htm"><span class="l">3890. paramuthion -- exhortation, encouragement</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: paramuthion Phonetic Spelling:<br> (par-am-oo&#39;-thee-on) Short Definition: comfort, <b>consolation</b> Definition: comfort <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3890.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/3931.htm"><span class="l">3931. paregoria -- exhortation, comfort</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: paregoria Phonetic Spelling:<br> (par-ay-gor-ee&#39;-ah) Short Definition: solace, <b>consolation</b> Definition: solace <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3931.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/3874.htm"><span class="l">3874. paraklesis -- a calling to one&#39;s aid, ie encouragement <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> encouragement, comfort Definition: a calling for, summons, hence: (a) exhortation,<br> (b) entreaty, (c) encouragement, joy, gladness, (d) <b>consolation</b>, comfort. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3874.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><p><a href="/greek/3889.htm"><span class="l">3889. paramuthia -- encouragement, exhortation, comfort</span></a> <br><b>...</b> paramuthia Phonetic Spelling: (par-am-oo-thee&#39;-ah) Short Definition: encouragement,<br> comfort Definition: encouragement, comfort, <b>consolation</b>, exhortation. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3889.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/3870.htm"><span class="l">3870. parakaleo -- to call to or for, to exhort, to encourage</span></a> <br><b>...</b> From para and kaleo; to call near, ie Invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation<br> or <b>consolation</b>) -- beseech, call for, (be of good) comfort, desire, (give <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3870.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 10k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/8575.htm"><span class="l">8575. tanchum -- <b>consolation</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> 8574, 8575. tanchum. 8576 . <b>consolation</b>. Transliteration: tanchum Phonetic<br> Spelling: (tan-khoom&#39;) Short Definition: <b>consolation</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/8575.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5165.htm"><span class="l">5165. nechamah -- comfort</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin from nacham Definition comfort NASB Word Usage comfort (1), <b>consolation</b><br> (1). comfort. From nacham; <b>consolation</b> -- comfort. see HEBREW nacham. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5165.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/4496.htm"><span class="l">4496. menuchah -- resting place, rest</span></a><br><b>...</b> Or mnuchah {men-oo-khaw&#39;}; feminine of Manowach; repose or (adverbially) peacefully;<br> figuratively, <b>consolation</b> (specifically, matrimony); hence (concretely) an <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4496.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5166.htm"><span class="l">5166. Nechemyah -- &quot;Yah comforts,&quot; three Israelites</span></a><br><b>...</b> NASB Word Usage Nehemiah (8). Nehemiah. From nacham and Yahh; <b>consolation</b> of Jah;<br> Nechemjah, the name of three Israelites -- Nehemiah. see HEBREW nacham. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5166.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5162.htm"><span class="l">5162. nacham -- to be sorry, console oneself</span></a><br><b>...</b> root Definition to be sorry, console oneself NASB Word Usage am sorry (1), appeased<br> (1), become a <b>consolation</b> (1), change mind (6), change minds (1), changed <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5162.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5163.htm"><span class="l">5163. Nacham -- &quot;comfort,&quot; a man of Judah</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1). Naham. From nacham; <b>consolation</b>; Nacham, an Israelite -- Naham. see HEBREW<br> nacham. 5162, 5163. Nacham. 5164 . Strong&#39;s Numbers. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5163.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/boethius/the_consolation_of_philosophy/"><span class="l">The <b>Consolation</b> of Philosophy</span></a> <br>The <b>Consolation</b> of Philosophy. &lt;. The <b>Consolation</b> of Philosophy Boethius.<br> Cooper, WV (Translator) Table of Contents. Title Page. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/boethius/the consolation of philosophy/</font><p><a href="/library/gerhardt/paul_gerhardts_spiritual_songs/song_of_consolation.htm"><span class="l">Song of <b>Consolation</b>.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Songs of the Cross and <b>Consolation</b>. SONG OF <b>CONSOLATION</b>. Thou must not<br> altogether be O&#39;ercome by sad vexation, God soon will cause <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../gerhardt/paul gerhardts spiritual songs/song of consolation.htm</font><p><a href="/library/newton/messiah_vol_1/sermon_i_the_consolation.htm"><span class="l">The <b>Consolation</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Sermon I The <b>Consolation</b>. The <b>Consolation</b> Isaiah 40:1, 2. Comfort ye, comfort<br> ye my people, saith your God. Speak ye comfortably to <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/newton/messiah vol 1/sermon i the consolation.htm</font><p><a href="/library/gerhardt/paul_gerhardts_spiritual_songs/consolation_for_penitence.htm"><span class="l"><b>Consolation</b> for Penitence.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Repentance. <b>CONSOLATION</b> FOR PENITENCE. Let not such a thought e&#39;er pain<br> thee, As that thou art cast away, But within God&#39;s word <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../gerhardt/paul gerhardts spiritual songs/consolation for penitence.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_4_1858/the_desolations_of_the_lord.htm"><span class="l">The Desolations of the Lord, the <b>Consolation</b> of his Saints</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The Desolations of the Lord, the <b>Consolation</b> of His Saints. <b>...</b> And upon what subject<br> could I address you, which could be more full of <b>consolation</b> than the present? <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 4 1858/the desolations of the lord.htm</font><p><a href="/library/gerhardt/paul_gerhardts_spiritual_songs/a_song_of_christian_consolation.htm"><span class="l">A Song of Christian <b>Consolation</b> and Joy.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Songs of the Cross and <b>Consolation</b>. A SONG OF CHRISTIAN <b>CONSOLATION</b> AND<br> JOY. Is God for me? t&#39;oppose me A thousand may uprise; When <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../gerhardt/paul gerhardts spiritual songs/a song of christian consolation.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_1_1855/consolation_proportionate_to_spiritual_sufferings.htm"><span class="l"><b>Consolation</b> Proportionate to Spiritual Sufferings</span></a> <br><b>...</b> <b>Consolation</b> Proportionate to Spiritual Sufferings. A Sermon (No.13). Delivered<br> on Sabbath Morning, March 11, 1855, by the. REV. CH SPURGEON. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../consolation proportionate to spiritual sufferings.htm</font><p><a href="/library/lorenz/the_otterbein_hymnal/368_consolation_11s.htm"><span class="l"><b>Consolation</b>. 11S.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 368 <b>Consolation</b>. 11s. Heb.12:2. (866) Oh, eyes that are weary, and hearts<br> that are sore! Look off unto Jesus, now sorrow no more! <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/lorenz/the otterbein hymnal/368 consolation 11s.htm</font><p><a href="/library/lorenz/the_otterbein_hymnal/501_consolation_p_m.htm"><span class="l"><b>Consolation</b>. PM</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 501 <b>Consolation</b>. PM. The Death of a Child. There is no flock, however watched<br> and tended, But one dead lamb is there! There is no <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/lorenz/the otterbein hymnal/501 consolation p m.htm</font><p><a href="/library/gerhardt/paul_gerhardts_spiritual_songs/song_of_consolation_for_married.htm"><span class="l">Song of <b>Consolation</b> for Married Christians.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Miscellaneous. SONG OF <b>CONSOLATION</b> FOR MARRIED CHRISTIANS. Oh, Jesus Christ!<br> how bright and fair The state of holy marriage where <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../gerhardt/paul gerhardts spiritual songs/song of consolation for married.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/c/consolation.htm"><span class="l"><b>Consolation</b> (23 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Easton's Bible Dictionary <b>Consolation</b> of Israel: A name for the Messiah in common<br> use among the Jews, probably suggested by Isaiah 12:1; 49:13. <b>...</b><b>CONSOLATION</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/consolation.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/exhortation.htm"><span class="l">Exhortation (16 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> a calling near or for&quot; (as an advocate or helper who should appeal on one's behalf),<br> and carries the twofold sense of &quot;exhortation&quot; and &quot;<b>consolation</b>&quot; (which see <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/exhortation.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/comfort.htm"><span class="l">Comfort (130 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 4. (n.) Assistance; relief; support. 5. (n.) Encouragement; solace;<br><b>consolation</b> in trouble; also, that which affords <b>consolation</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/comfort.htm - 37k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/barnabas.htm"><span class="l">Barnabas (33 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Easton's Bible Dictionary Son of <b>consolation</b>, the surname of Joses, a Levite<br> (Acts 4:36). His name stands first on the list of prophets <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/barnabas.htm - 25k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/nahum.htm"><span class="l">Nahum (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Easton's Bible Dictionary <b>Consolation</b>, the seventh of the so-called minor prophets,<br> an Elkoshite. All we know of him is recorded in the book of his prophecies. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/nahum.htm - 21k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/receiving.htm"><span class="l">Receiving (72 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Luke 6:24 &quot;But woe to you who are rich! For you have received your <b>consolation</b>. <b>...</b> But,<br> now and here, he is receiving <b>consolation</b> and you are in agony. (WEY). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/receiving.htm - 28k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/effectual.htm"><span class="l">Effectual (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2 Corinthians 1:6 And whether we be afflicted, it is for your <b>consolation</b> and salvation,<br> which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/effectual.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bowels.htm"><span class="l">Bowels (40 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Philippians 2:1 If there be therefore any <b>consolation</b> in Christ, if any comfort<br> of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, (KJV DBY <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bowels.htm - 20k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/consists.htm"><span class="l">Consists (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/consists.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/effect.htm"><span class="l">Effect (173 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2 Corinthians 1:6 And whether we be afflicted, it is for your <b>consolation</b> and salvation,<br> which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/effect.htm - 40k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Simeon-in-the-Bible.html">Who was Simeon in the Bible? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/grieving-the-loss-of-a-pet.html">How can I overcome grieving the loss of a pet? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/death-of-a-parent.html">How can a believer find comfort after the death of a parent? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/consolation.htm">Consolation: Dictionary and Thesaurus &#124; Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> &#8226; <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> &#8226; <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> &#8226; <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> &#8226; <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Consolation (23 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/2-25.htm">Luke 2:25</a></span><br />Behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking for the <span class="boldtext">consolation</span> of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/6-24.htm">Luke 6:24</a></span><br />"But woe to you who are rich! For you have received your <span class="boldtext">consolation</span>. <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/16-25.htm">Luke 16:25</a></span><br />"'Remember, my child,' said Abraham, 'that you had all your good things during your lifetime, and that Lazarus in like manner had his bad things. But, now and here, he is receiving <span class="boldtext">consolation</span> and you are in agony.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/4-36.htm">Acts 4:36</a></span><br />And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of <span class="boldtext">consolation</span>,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus,<br /><span class="source">(KJV DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/15-31.htm">Acts 15:31</a></span><br />Which when they had read, they rejoiced for the <span class="boldtext">consolation</span>.<br /><span class="source">(KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/15-5.htm">Romans 15:5</a></span><br />Now the God of patience and <span class="boldtext">consolation</span> grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus: <br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-3.htm">1 Corinthians 14:3</a></span><br />But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, exhortation, and <span class="boldtext">consolation</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV DBY NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-3.htm">2 Corinthians 1:3</a></span><br />Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all <span class="boldtext">consolation</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-4.htm">2 Corinthians 1:4</a></span><br />Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them who are in any trouble by the <span class="boldtext">consolation</span> with which we ourselves are comforted by God.<br /><span class="source">(WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-5.htm">2 Corinthians 1:5</a></span><br />For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our <span class="boldtext">consolation</span> also aboundeth by Christ.<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-6.htm">2 Corinthians 1:6</a></span><br />And whether we be afflicted, it is for your <span class="boldtext">consolation</span> and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-7.htm">2 Corinthians 1:7</a></span><br />And our hope of you is stedfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the <span class="boldtext">consolation</span>.<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/7-7.htm">2 Corinthians 7:7</a></span><br />And not by his coming only, but by the <span class="boldtext">consolation</span> wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more.<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/philippians/2-1.htm">Philippians 2:1</a></span><br />If there is therefore any exhortation in Christ, if any <span class="boldtext">consolation</span> of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender mercies and compassion,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/colossians/4-11.htm">Colossians 4:11</a></span><br />and Jesus called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These are the only fellow-workers for the kingdom of God who have been a <span class="boldtext">consolation</span> to me.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_thessalonians/2-16.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:16</a></span><br />Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting <span class="boldtext">consolation</span> and good hope through grace,<br /><span class="source">(KJV WEY DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/philemon/1-7.htm">Philemon 1:7</a></span><br />For we have great joy and <span class="boldtext">consolation</span> in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/hebrews/6-18.htm">Hebrews 6:18</a></span><br />That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong <span class="boldtext">consolation</span>, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/6-10.htm">Job 6:10</a></span><br />Be it still my <span class="boldtext">consolation</span>, yes, let me exult in pain that doesn't spare, that I have not denied the words of the Holy One.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/21-2.htm">Job 21:2</a></span><br />"Listen diligently to my speech. Let this be your <span class="boldtext">consolation</span>. <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/94-19.htm">Psalms 94:19</a></span><br />In the multitude of my thoughts within me, your comforts delight my soul.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/16-7.htm">Jeremiah 16:7</a></span><br />neither shall men break bread for them in mourning, to comfort them for the dead; neither shall men give them the cup of <span class="boldtext">consolation</span> to drink for their father or for their mother.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/16-54.htm">Ezekiel 16:54</a></span><br />that you may bear your own shame, and may be ashamed because of all that you have done, in that you are a comfort to them.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div 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