1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, to the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:

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

3 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;

4 Who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted of God.

5 For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also abounds by Christ.

6 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 consolation and salvation.

7 And our hope of you is steadfast, knowing, that as you are partakers of the sufferings, so shall you be also of the consolation.

8 For we would not, brothers, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, so that we despaired even of life:

9 But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raises the dead:

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

11 You also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed on us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf.

12 For our 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 .

13 For we write none other things to you, than what you read or acknowledge; and I trust you shall acknowledge even to the end;

14 As also you have acknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing, even as you also are our's in the day of the Lord Jesus.

15 And in this confidence I was minded to come to you before, that you might have a second benefit;

16 And to pass by you into Macedonia, and to come again out of Macedonia to you, and of you to be brought on my way toward Judaea.

17 When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be yes yes, and no no?

18 But as God is true, our word toward you was not yes and no.

19 For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, even by me and Silvanus and Timotheus, was not yes and no, but in him was yes.

20 For all the promises of God in him are yes, and in him Amen, to the glory of God by us.

21 Now he which establishes us with you in Christ, and has anointed us, is God;

22 Who has also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.

23 Moreover I call God for a record on my soul, that to spare you I came not as yet to Corinth.

24 Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith you stand.

Paul: Rom 1:1-5, 1Co 1:1, 1Ti 1:1, 2Ti 1:1

Timothy: Act 16:1, Rom 16:21, 1Co 16:10, Php 1:1, Php 2:19-22, Col 1:1, Col 1:2, 1Th 1:1, 2Th 1:1, Heb 13:23

the church: Act 18:1-11, 1Co 1:2

all: 1Co 6:11, Eph 1:1

Achaia: 2Co 9:2, 2Co 11:10, Act 18:12, Rom 15:26, Rom 16:5, 1Co 16:15, 1Th 1:7, 1Th 1:8

Reciprocal: Act 20:4 - Timotheus Rom 1:7 - To all Phm 1:1 - Timothy Heb 13:24 - and all

Rom 1:7, 2Sa 15:20, 1Ch 12:18, Dan 4:1, 1Co 1:3, Gal 6:16, Eph 6:23, Php 1:2, Col 1:2, 1Th 1:1, 2Th 1:2, Phm 1:3

Reciprocal: Luk 11:2 - Our Joh 14:18 - will not Gal 1:3 - General Eph 1:2 - General 1Pe 1:17 - call Rev 1:4 - Grace

Blessed: Gen 14:20, 1Ch 29:10, Neh 9:5, Job 1:21, Psa 18:46, Psa 72:19, Dan 4:34, Eph 1:3, 1Pe 1:3

the Father of our: 2Co 11:31, Joh 5:22, Joh 5:23, Joh 10:30, Joh 20:17, Rom 15:6, Eph 1:3, Eph 1:17, Php 2:11, 2Jn 1:4, 2Jn 1:9

the Father of mercies: Psa 86:5, Psa 86:15, Dan 9:9, Mic 7:18

the God: Rom 15:5

Reciprocal: Gen 19:16 - the Lord Job 15:11 - the consolations Job 29:25 - one that Psa 25:6 - thy tender mercies Psa 59:10 - The God Psa 119:76 - merciful Isa 33:2 - our salvation Isa 51:3 - the Lord Isa 51:12 - am he Joh 16:33 - but Act 16:40 - they comforted 2Co 7:6 - that comforteth Php 1:14 - waxing 2Th 2:17 - Comfort 2Pe 1:17 - God

comforteth: 2Co 7:6, 2Co 7:7, Psa 86:17, Isa 12:1, Isa 49:10, Isa 51:3, Isa 51:12, Isa 52:9, Isa 66:12, Isa 66:13, Joh 14:16, Joh 14:18, Joh 14:26, 2Th 2:16, 2Th 2:17

that: 2Co 1:5, 2Co 1:6, Psa 32:5, Psa 32:7, Psa 34:2-6, Psa 66:16, Isa 40:1, Isa 66:14, Php 1:14, 1Th 4:18, 1Th 5:11, Heb 12:12

Reciprocal: Gen 32:7 - greatly Exo 40:9 - the anointing oil Job 29:25 - one that Psa 32:6 - For this Psa 71:21 - comfort Psa 94:19 - General Isa 33:2 - our salvation Isa 57:15 - to revive the spirit Isa 61:2 - to comfort Jer 14:8 - in time Jer 45:2 - unto Mat 5:4 - General Mat 11:30 - burden Luk 6:21 - ye that weep Luk 22:32 - strengthen Joh 11:19 - to comfort Act 20:12 - were Act 27:22 - I exhort Act 27:36 - they all Rom 5:4 - patience Rom 15:5 - consolation 1Co 14:3 - comfort 1Co 14:31 - all may be 2Co 4:15 - all 2Co 7:4 - I am filled 2Co 12:10 - I take 2Co 13:11 - be of good Col 2:2 - their Col 4:8 - and comfort 1Th 3:7 - we were

as: 2Co 4:10, 2Co 4:11, 2Co 11:23-30, Act 9:4, 1Co 4:10-13, Php 1:20, Php 3:10, Col 1:24

so: Luk 2:25, Php 2:1, 2Th 2:16, 2Th 2:17

Reciprocal: Gen 28:11 - took Psa 71:21 - comfort Psa 94:19 - General Pro 15:15 - but Isa 61:2 - to comfort Jer 14:8 - in time Mat 11:30 - burden 2Co 1:4 - that Gal 6:17 - I bear Php 2:21 - the Heb 6:18 - we might

whether: 2Co 1:4, 2Co 4:15-18, 1Co 3:21-23, 2Ti 2:10

it is: Act 21:5

effectual: or, wrought, 2Co 4:17, 2Co 5:5, Rom 5:3-5, Rom 8:28, Php 1:19, Heb 12:10, Heb 12:11

Reciprocal: 1Sa 30:6 - David 2Co 12:11 - become 2Co 12:15 - will Eph 3:13 - at Php 2:1 - any consolation 2Ti 2:3 - endure

our: 2Co 1:14, 2Co 7:9, 2Co 12:20, Php 1:6, Php 1:7, 1Th 1:3, 1Th 1:4

as ye: Mat 5:11, Mat 5:12, Luk 22:28-30, Rom 8:17, Rom 8:18, 1Co 10:13, 2Th 1:4-7, 2Ti 2:12, Jas 1:2-4, Jas 1:12

Reciprocal: Mat 20:23 - Ye Luk 22:29 - General Heb 3:1 - partakers 1Pe 4:13 - ye are

of our: 2Co 4:7-12, Act 19:23-35, 1Co 15:32, 1Co 16:9

insomuch: 1Co 4:8, 1Sa 20:3, 1Sa 27:1

Reciprocal: Gen 22:14 - In Gen 32:7 - greatly Exo 3:2 - bush burned Exo 18:4 - delivered Jdg 15:18 - and fall 1Sa 23:26 - away 1Sa 30:6 - was greatly 2Ch 20:12 - we have Job 5:19 - deliver thee Psa 4:1 - thou Psa 55:4 - My Psa 56:3 - General Psa 94:17 - Unless Psa 107:6 - he delivered Pro 24:16 - a just Ecc 2:20 - General Isa 33:18 - heart Isa 40:31 - renew Isa 50:10 - let Jer 1:8 - for I am Lam 3:54 - I said Dan 3:23 - fell Dan 6:27 - delivereth Joh 5:7 - I have Act 4:24 - they Act 12:11 - and hath Act 16:6 - Asia Act 19:41 - he dismissed Act 23:11 - the Lord Act 26:17 - Delivering Act 26:22 - obtained Act 27:44 - that Rom 1:13 - General Rom 7:24 - who 1Co 4:9 - I 1Co 12:1 - I would not 2Co 4:8 - troubled 2Co 6:5 - in tumults 2Co 6:9 - behold 2Co 11:26 - in perils by the 1Th 4:13 - I would 2Th 3:2 - delivered 2Ti 3:11 - Persecutions 1Pe 1:1 - Asia

sentence: or, answer

that: 2Co 3:5, 2Co 4:7, 2Co 12:7-10, Job 40:14, Psa 22:29, Psa 44:5-7, Pro 28:26, Jer 9:23, Jer 9:24, Jer 17:5-7, Eze 33:13, Luk 18:9

in God: 2Co 4:13, 2Co 4:14, Eze 37:1-14, Rom 4:17-25, Heb 11:19

Reciprocal: Gen 22:13 - behind Jdg 15:18 - and fall 1Sa 2:6 - he bringeth 1Sa 17:37 - The Lord 1Sa 20:3 - but a step 1Sa 26:24 - let him deliver 1Sa 30:6 - was greatly 2Ch 18:31 - Jehoshaphat 2Ch 20:12 - we have Job 17:16 - rest Psa 9:10 - hast Psa 16:1 - for Psa 18:4 - sorrows Psa 27:9 - thou Psa 88:4 - counted Psa 91:15 - deliver Psa 118:18 - chastened Psa 141:7 - bones Pro 14:32 - the righteous Isa 38:10 - General Eze 37:3 - O Lord God Dan 3:28 - that trusted Jon 2:7 - I remembered Luk 8:24 - Master Joh 5:23 - all men Act 14:20 - as 2Co 4:10 - bearing 2Co 11:23 - in deaths

1Sa 7:12, 1Sa 17:37, Job 5:17-22, Psa 34:19, Isa 46:3, Act 26:21, 2Ti 4:17, 2Pe 2:9

Reciprocal: Gen 22:13 - behind Exo 10:17 - this death Exo 36:29 - coupled Deu 3:21 - so shall Jos 10:25 - Fear not 1Sa 2:6 - he bringeth 1Sa 20:3 - but a step 1Sa 26:24 - let him deliver 1Sa 30:6 - David 2Sa 22:1 - in 2Sa 22:18 - delivered 1Ch 17:16 - that thou hast 2Ch 18:31 - Jehoshaphat Est 9:20 - wrote these Psa 4:1 - thou Psa 6:9 - will receive Psa 9:10 - hast Psa 23:6 - goodness Psa 27:9 - thou Psa 56:13 - For Psa 59:16 - for thou Psa 61:3 - thou Psa 63:7 - therefore Psa 91:15 - deliver Jer 15:21 - deliver Eze 37:3 - O Lord God Dan 3:28 - that trusted Dan 6:20 - able Dan 9:15 - that hast Jon 2:7 - I remembered Luk 8:24 - Master Act 14:20 - as 1Co 10:13 - who 2Co 11:23 - in deaths Php 3:10 - and the power 2Ti 3:11 - but 2Ti 4:18 - deliver Heb 2:15 - deliver

helping: 2Co 9:14, Isa 37:4, Isa 62:6, Isa 62:7, Act 12:5, Rom 15:30-32, Eph 6:18, Eph 6:19, Php 1:19, Col 4:3, 1Th 5:25, 2Th 3:1, Phm 1:22, Heb 13:18, Jas 5:16-18

that: 2Co 4:15, 2Co 9:11, 2Co 9:12

Reciprocal: Exo 17:12 - stayed up his hands Est 9:20 - wrote these Psa 6:9 - will receive 1Co 12:22 - General 1Co 15:57 - thanks 2Co 2:14 - thanks Eph 5:4 - but Php 4:6 - thanksgiving

our rejoicing: Job 13:15, Job 23:10-12, Job 27:5, Job 27:6, Job 31:1-40, Psa 7:3-5, Psa 44:17-21, Isa 38:3, Act 24:16, Rom 9:1, 1Co 4:4, Gal 6:4, 1Ti 1:5, 1Ti 1:19, 1Ti 1:20, Heb 13:18, 1Pe 3:16, 1Pe 3:21, 1Jn 3:19-22

simplicity: 2Co 11:3, Rom 16:18, Rom 16:19

godly: 2Co 2:17, 2Co 8:8, Jos 24:14, 1Co 5:8, Eph 6:14, Php 1:10, Tit 2:7

not: 2Co 1:17, 2Co 4:2, 2Co 10:2-4, 2Co 12:15-19, 1Co 2:4, 1Co 2:5, 1Co 2:13, 1Co 15:10, Jas 3:13-18, Jas 4:6

we have: That is, "We have conducted ourselves;" for αναστρεφω [Strong’s G390] in Greek, and conversatio in Latin, are used to denote the whole of a man’s conduct, the tenor and practice of his life.

Reciprocal: Gen 20:5 - in the integrity Gen 48:15 - did walk Num 16:15 - I have not Deu 22:9 - shalt not sow Deu 26:13 - I have not 1Sa 12:5 - ye have 1Sa 20:1 - What have 1Sa 22:15 - Did I then 1Sa 25:31 - grief 2Sa 22:22 - I have kept 2Ki 20:3 - in truth 1Ch 29:17 - in the uprightness 2Ch 15:15 - rejoiced Neh 13:22 - Remember Job 6:13 - Is not my Job 10:7 - Thou knowest Job 11:15 - lift up Job 13:18 - I know Job 23:11 - My foot Psa 7:8 - according Psa 17:3 - shalt Psa 26:1 - for Psa 32:2 - whose Psa 51:6 - Behold Psa 116:6 - preserveth Psa 119:1 - undefiled Psa 119:80 - sound Psa 119:121 - I have Pro 14:14 - a good Pro 15:13 - merry Pro 15:15 - but Pro 18:14 - spirit Pro 20:7 - just Isa 26:7 - way Isa 32:17 - quietness Jer 17:16 - that Dan 6:22 - forasmuch Mat 10:16 - harmless Luk 1:6 - walking Luk 11:34 - single Joh 3:21 - that his Joh 4:24 - must Joh 21:17 - thou knowest that Act 2:46 - singleness Act 14:26 - recommended Act 20:18 - after Act 23:1 - I have Act 25:8 - Neither Rom 2:15 - their conscience Rom 8:16 - with our Rom 12:8 - with simplicity Rom 14:22 - Happy 1Co 2:6 - not 1Co 15:31 - your 2Co 5:11 - but 2Co 6:3 - General 2Co 7:2 - we have wronged 2Co 7:9 - after a godly manner 2Co 8:2 - liberality 2Co 12:16 - being Eph 6:5 - in 1Th 2:10 - how 1Ti 1:4 - godly 2Ti 1:3 - with 2Ti 3:12 - live Tit 2:12 - godly Jas 3:15 - but 1Pe 2:12 - your conversation 1Pe 2:19 - thankworthy 2Pe 3:11 - in all 1Jn 3:21 - General 1Jn 5:19 - we know

than: 2Co 4:2, 2Co 5:11, 2Co 13:6, Phm 1:6

Reciprocal: 1Co 10:27 - for

in part: 2Co 2:5, Rom 11:25, 1Co 11:18

that: 2Co 5:12, 1Co 3:21-23, Php 1:26,*Gr.

your: That is "the cause and object of your rejoicing."

even: 2Co 9:2, 1Co 15:31, Php 2:16,*Gr: Php 4:1, 1Th 2:19, 1Th 2:20

in the: 1Co 1:8, Php 1:6, Php 1:10, 1Th 3:13, 1Th 5:23

Reciprocal: 2Co 1:7 - our 2Co 2:2 - General 2Co 7:4 - great 2Co 7:7 - fervent 2Co 12:15 - will 2Pe 3:10 - the day

in: 1Co 4:19, 1Co 11:34

that: Rom 1:11, Rom 15:29, Php 1:25, Php 1:26

benefit: or, grace, 2Co 6:1

Reciprocal: Job 17:11 - purposes Act 19:21 - purposed Act 20:3 - he purposed Rom 1:13 - that oftentimes 1Co 16:5 - when 2Co 2:1 - I determined 2Co 2:3 - having 2Co 12:14 - the third Gal 5:10 - confidence Php 1:6 - confident 1Th 3:10 - might perfect 1Ti 3:14 - hoping

and to come: Act 19:21, Act 19:22, Act 21:5, 1Co 16:5-7

Reciprocal: Rom 1:13 - that oftentimes Rom 15:24 - and to 1Co 16:6 - that ye 2Co 7:5 - when 3Jn 1:6 - whom

lightness: Jdg 9:4, Jer 23:32, Zep 3:4

according: 2Co 1:12, 2Co 10:2, 2Co 10:3, Joh 8:15, Gal 1:16, Gal 2:2, 1Th 2:18

yea: 2Co 1:18-20, Mat 5:37, Jas 5:12

Reciprocal: Pro 21:28 - the man Mat 11:7 - A reed Luk 7:24 - A reed Act 11:23 - purpose 1Co 4:19 - I 2Co 7:5 - when 2Co 11:12 - what Gal 1:9 - so 2Ti 3:10 - purpose

as: 2Co 1:23, 2Co 11:31, Joh 7:28, Joh 8:26, 1Jn 5:20, Rev 3:7, Rev 3:14

word: or, preaching

Reciprocal: Deu 7:9 - the faithful Mat 11:7 - A reed Joh 3:33 - hath set Rom 3:4 - let God 2Co 1:17 - yea 2Co 6:7 - the word 2Co 7:14 - we 2Co 12:6 - I will

the Son: Psa 2:7, Mat 3:17, Mat 16:16, Mat 16:17, Mat 17:5, Mat 26:63, Mat 26:64, Mat 27:40, Mat 27:54, Mar 1:1, Luk 1:35, Joh 1:34, Joh 1:49, Joh 3:16, Joh 3:35, Joh 3:36, Joh 6:69, Joh 19:7, Joh 20:28, Joh 20:31, Act 8:37, Act 9:20, Rom 1:3, Rom 1:4, 2Pe 1:17, 1Jn 1:3, 1Jn 5:9-13, 1Jn 5:20, 2Jn 1:9, Rev 2:18

even: Act 18:5, Silas

was not: Exo 3:14, Mat 24:35, Joh 8:58, Heb 1:11, Heb 13:8, Rev 1:8, Rev 1:11, Rev 1:17

Reciprocal: Joh 14:6 - the truth Act 20:4 - Timotheus Rom 16:21 - Timotheus 2Co 4:5 - Christ Php 1:15 - preach 1Th 1:1 - Silvanus 1Th 3:2 - our brother 2Th 1:1 - General 1Pe 5:12 - Silvanus

all: Gen 3:15, Gen 22:18, Gen 49:10, Psa 72:17, Isa 7:14, Isa 9:6, Isa 9:7, Luk 1:68-74, Joh 1:17, Joh 14:6, Act 3:25, Act 3:26, Act 13:32-39, Rom 6:23, Rom 15:8, Rom 15:9, Gal 3:16-18, Gal 3:22, Heb 6:12-19, Heb 7:6, Heb 9:10-15, Heb 11:13, Heb 11:39, Heb 11:40, Heb 13:8, 1Jn 2:24, 1Jn 2:25, 1Jn 5:11

Amen: Isa 65:16,*Heb: Joh 3:5,*Gr: Rev 3:14

unto: 2Co 4:6, 2Co 4:15, Psa 102:16, Mat 6:13, Luk 2:14, Rom 11:36, Rom 15:7, Eph 1:6, Eph 1:12-14, Eph 2:7, Eph 3:8-10, Col 1:27, 2Th 1:10, 1Pe 1:12, Rev 7:12

Reciprocal: Exo 3:14 - I AM hath Psa 89:24 - But my Psa 119:38 - Stablish Isa 42:6 - and give Jer 28:6 - Amen Jer 33:14 - General Dan 9:17 - for Joh 3:3 - Verily 2Co 7:1 - therefore Gal 3:17 - the covenant Eph 4:21 - as 2Ti 1:1 - the promise 2Pe 1:4 - are given

stablisheth: 2Co 5:5, Psa 37:23, Psa 37:24, Psa 87:5, Psa 89:4, Isa 9:7, Isa 49:8, Isa 62:7, Rom 16:25, Col 2:7, 1Th 3:13, 2Th 2:8, 2Th 2:17, 2Th 3:3, 1Pe 5:10

anointed: Psa 45:7, Isa 59:21, Isa 61:1, Joh 3:34, Act 10:38, Rom 8:9, 1Jn 2:20, 1Jn 2:27, Rev 1:6, Rev 3:18

Reciprocal: Exo 28:41 - anoint them Exo 30:26 - General Exo 37:29 - he made Lev 7:35 - portion Lev 10:7 - the anointing Lev 14:18 - the remnant 1Ki 1:34 - Zadok 2Ki 11:12 - anointed him Psa 23:5 - thou anointest Psa 92:10 - I shall Son 4:10 - the smell Eze 16:9 - anointed Rom 1:11 - to the 1Co 1:8 - confirm Heb 13:9 - it is

sealed: Joh 6:27, Rom 4:11, Eph 1:13, Eph 1:14, Eph 4:30, 2Ti 2:19, Rev 2:17, Rev 7:3, Rev 9:4

the earnest: 2Co 5:5, Rom 8:9, Rom 8:14-16, Rom 8:23, Eph 1:14

Reciprocal: Exo 28:41 - anoint them Exo 30:26 - General Exo 37:29 - he made Exo 40:9 - the anointing oil Lev 14:18 - the remnant 1Ki 1:34 - Zadok Son 4:10 - the smell Son 4:12 - sealed Jer 32:10 - and sealed Eze 9:4 - set a mark Eze 28:12 - Thou sealest Zec 3:9 - I will engrave Mat 25:4 - oil Joh 4:14 - shall be Rom 5:5 - shed Rom 8:16 - Spirit Gal 3:14 - might Gal 4:6 - God 1Pe 1:8 - full 1Pe 1:12 - with 1Jn 2:20 - ye have 1Jn 5:8 - the water Rev 7:2 - having

I call: 2Co 1:18, 2Co 11:11, 2Co 11:31, Rom 1:9, Rom 9:1, Gal 1:20, Php 1:8, 1Th 2:5

that: 2Co 2:1 - 2Co 3:18, 2Co 10:2, 2Co 10:6-11, 2Co 12:20, 2Co 13:2, 2Co 13:10, 1Co 4:21, 1Co 5:5, 1Ti 1:20

Reciprocal: Gen 21:23 - swear Exo 20:7 - take Num 30:2 - swear Rth 3:13 - the Lord liveth Job 16:19 - my witness Act 18:1 - Corinth Act 20:26 - I take 1Co 4:19 - I 1Co 7:28 - but 2Co 11:10 - the truth

that: Mat 23:8-10, Mat 24:49, 1Co 3:5, 2Ti 2:24-26, 1Pe 5:3

are: 2Co 2:1-3, Rom 1:12, Php 1:25, Php 1:26

for: 2Co 5:7, Rom 5:2, Rom 11:20, 1Co 15:1, Eph 6:14-16, 1Pe 5:8, 1Pe 5:9

Reciprocal: Deu 16:11 - General Jdg 8:23 - I will Ezr 5:2 - the prophets Eze 34:4 - but with Mat 20:26 - it Joh 15:11 - your Act 18:27 - helped 1Co 16:13 - stand 2Co 4:5 - and 2Co 10:8 - though 2Co 11:20 - if a man bring 2Co 12:20 - and that Gal 2:20 - I now Eph 6:16 - the shield 1Th 3:10 - might perfect Phm 1:14 - without 1Pe 1:5 - through 1Pe 3:18 - being 1Pe 5:12 - wherein 1Jn 1:4 - that