2 Corinthians 1:6 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectuala in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation. ”

2 Corinthians 1:6 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

And whether we be afflicted - If we are afflicted; or, our affliction is for this purpose. This verse is designed to show one of the reasons of the sufferings which the apostles had endured; and...
2 Corinthians 1:6 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(4) And whether we be afflicted, [it is] for your consolation and salvation, which is (d) effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, [it is] fo...
2 Corinthians 1:6 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Salutation and Introduction. 2 Corinthians 1:1 f. Timothy, whose approaching visit to Corinth had been announced in 1 Corinthians 4:17 ; 1 Corinthians 16:11 , is now again in Paul's company, a...
2 Corinthians 1:6 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

whether . if. Greek. eite, App-118. afflicted . Greek. thliho. Occurs here, 2 Corinthians 4:8 ; 2 Corinthians 7:5 ; Matthew 7:14 . Mar 3:9. 1 Thessalonians 3:4 . 2Th 1:6, 2 Thessalonians...
2 Corinthians 1:6 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

6. Whether we are afflicted. From the circumstance that before the clause our hope of you is steadfast, there is introduced the connecting particle and, Erasmus has conceived the idea,...
2 Corinthians 1:6 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation 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 c...
2 Corinthians 1:6 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Which is effectual— or effected. Instead of salvation, Mr. Locke reads relief; as it signifies here only (says he) deliverance from their present sorrow.
2 Corinthians 1:6 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation 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 c...
2 Corinthians 1:6 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Introductory Section 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 . Salutation and Thanksgiving After the usual epistolary introduction, St. Paul makes pointed reference to a severe trouble he has lately endured, and g...
2 Corinthians 1:6 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

And whether we be afflicted... — The better MSS. present some variations in the order of the clauses, some of them giving the words “and our hope of you is steadfast” after “which we also suffer” i...
2 Corinthians 1:6 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 1 SUFFERING AND CONSOLATION. 2 Corinthians 1:1-7 (R.V) THE greeting with which St. Paul introduces his Epistles is much alike in them all, but it never becomes a mere formality, and ou...
2 Corinthians 1:6 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Sharing Comfort in Affliction 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 This was a circular letter, including in its scope all the scattered communities in the district. Grace was the usual salutation of the West...
2 Corinthians 1:6 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The second letter to the Corinthians was evidently the outcome of the first. The apostle opened with the usual introduction, laying emphasis on his apostleship by the will of God, coupled with the sa...
2 Corinthians 1:6 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(5) For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ. (6) And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the end...
2 Corinthians 1:6 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And whether we be afflicted it is for your consolation ,.... The apostle repeats and explains the end of both his comforts and his troubles, and shows, by a dilemma, a strong way of arguing, that th...
2 Corinthians 1:6 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation 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 c...
2 Corinthians 1:6 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Blessed be God , &c. A solemn and beautiful introduction, highly suitable to the apostolical spirit; even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ Who is his only-begotten Son, both as to his div...
2 Corinthians 1:6 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

It is again with apostolic authority that Paul writes, the will of God, a predominant matter in the epistle. While Paul uses his authority in lowliness, yet he must assert God's authority in writing....
2 Corinthians 1:6 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Paul's Sufferings and Consolations. A. D. 57. 3 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lor...
2 Corinthians 1:6 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation; our sufferings tend to your consolation and salvation, your souls being upheld and supported by the sight of our boldness, and...
2 Corinthians 1:6 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

God Both Afflicts And Comforts All Who Are His For Their Salvation ( 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 ). The verses that follow lay the foundation of what he will say throughout the letter. At first sight the...
2 Corinthians 1:6 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES 2 Corinthians 1:3 .—John calls the Son a “Comforter” ( 1 John 2:1 ). Christ calls the Spirit a “Comforter” ( John 14:16 , “another” also implying that He Himself had been such to t...
2 Corinthians 1:6 - Scofield Reference Notes

salvation ( See Scofield) - ( Romans 1:16 ).
2 Corinthians 1:6 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

2 Corinthians 1:1 . Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, Paul is very careful to remind the Corinthians of that fact, since some of them had gone the length of denying his apostl...
2 Corinthians 1:6 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 1:1 . Paul and Timothy our brother. It was proper that Timothy should be named, he having been specially sent to Corinth. With all the saints which are in Achaia; in which peninsul...
2 Corinthians 1:6 - The Biblical Illustrator

And whether we be afflicted … or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation. Personal sufferings I. Are often experienced in the rest of enterprises ( 2 Corinthians 11:23...
2 Corinthians 1:6 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Address and greeting ( 2 Corinthians 1:1 , 2 Corinthians 1:2 ). Thanksgiving for the comfort sent to him by God, wherein, as in his affliction which rendered it necessary, they sympa...
2 Corinthians 1:6 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Thanksgiving and comfort:
2 Corinthians 1:6 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 3:21-23 ; 2 Corinthians 1:4 ; 2 Corinthians 4:15-18 ; 2 Corinthians 4:17 ; 2 Corinthians 5:5 ; 2 Timothy 2:10 ; Acts 21:5 ; Hebrews 12:10 ; Hebrews 12:11 ; Philippians 1:19 ;...
2 Corinthians 1:6 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

And whether we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation — For your present comfort, your present and future salvation. Or whether we are comforted, it is for your comfort — That we may b...

2 Corinthians 1:6 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 1:6 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Corinthians 1:6 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 1:6 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Corinthians 1:6 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 1:6 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 1:6 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

2 Corinthians 1:6 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 1:6 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 1:6 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 1:6 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Corinthians 1:6 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Corinthians 1:6 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 1:6 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Corinthians 1:6 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Corinthians 1:6 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Corinthians 1:6 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 1:6 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 1:6 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Corinthians 1:6 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Corinthians 1:6 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 1:6 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Corinthians 1:6 - Scofield Reference Notes

2 Corinthians 1:6 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

2 Corinthians 1:6 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 1:6 - The Biblical Illustrator

2 Corinthians 1:6 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Corinthians 1:6 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Corinthians 1:6 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Corinthians 1:6 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes