Verse 7

2 Corinthians 1:7

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7 Brothers and sisters, we won't keep you in the dark about the trouble we had in Asia. We were so overwhelmed that we were afraid we wouldn't have the strength to continue—so much so we doubted we would live through it.

Original Language Text

greek

καὶ ἡ ἐλπὶς ἡμῶν βεβαία ὑπὲρ ⸀ὑμῶν· εἰδότες ὅτι ⸀ὡς κοινωνοί ἐστε τῶν παθημάτων, οὕτως καὶ τῆς παρακλήσεως.

English Translation

And our hope is firm for you, knowing that just as you are partakers of the sufferings, so also you will be of the comfort.

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Chapter 1 Context

1 This letter comes from Paul, an apostle of Yashua (Jesus) Christ according to the will of God (Elohi... Focus ↗

2 Praise be to God (Elohim), the Father of our Lord Yashua (Jesus) Christ! He is the compassionate Fat... Focus ↗

3 He comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those who are also in trouble with the co... Focus ↗

4 The more we share in Christ's sufferings, the more we receive the abundant comfort of Christ. Focus ↗

5 If we are in distress, it is for your comfort and salvation. If we are being comforted, it is for yo... Focus ↗

6 We have great confidence in you, knowing that as you share in our sufferings you also share in our c... Focus ↗

7 Brothers and sisters, we won't keep you in the dark about the trouble we had in Asia. We were so ove...

8 In fact it was like a death sentence inside us. This was to stop us relying on ourselves and to trus... Focus ↗

9 He saved us from a terrible death, and he will do so again. We have total confidence in God (Elohim)... Focus ↗

10 You help us by praying for us. In this way many will thank God (Elohim) for us because of the blessi... Focus ↗

11 We take pride in the fact—and our conscience confirms it—that we have acted properly towards people,... Focus ↗

12 For we are not writing anything complicated that you can't read and understand. I hope you'll unders... Focus ↗

13 even if you only understand part of it now, so that when the Lord comes you will be proud of us, jus... Focus ↗

14 Because I was so sure of your confidence in me I planned to come and visit you first. That way you c... Focus ↗

15 as I would go on from you to Macedonia, and then return from Macedonia to you. Then I would have had... Focus ↗

16 Why did I change my original plan? Do you think I make my decisions lightly? Do you think that when... Focus ↗

17 Just as God (Elohim) can be trusted, when we give you our word it's not both Yes and No. Focus ↗

18 The truth of the Son of God (Elohim), Yashua (Jesus) Christ, was announced to you by us—me, Silvanus... Focus ↗

19 However many promises God (Elohim) has made, in Christ the answer is always Yes. Through him we resp... Focus ↗

20 God (Elohim) has given both us and you the inner strength to stand firm in Christ. God (Elohim) has... Focus ↗

21 placed his stamp of approval on us, and given us the guarantee of the Spirit to convince us. Focus ↗

22 This isn't because we want to dictate how you relate to God (Elohim), but because we want to help yo... Focus ↗

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Book: 2 Corinthians
Chapter: Chapter 1 (22 verses)
Version: Free Bible Version

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