Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Corinthians 1:6

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6. we . . . afflicted . . . for your consolation —exemplifying the communion of saints. Their hearts were, so to speak, mirrors reflecting the likenesses of each other ( Philippians 2:26 ; Philippians 2:27 ) [BENGEL]. Alike the afflictions and the consolations of the apostle tend, as in him so in them, as having communion with him, to their consolation ( 2 Corinthians 1:4 ; 2 Corinthians 4:15 ). The Greek for "afflicted" is the same as before, and ought to be translated, "Whether we be in tribulation. " which is effectual —literally, "worketh effectually." in the enduring, &c.—that is, in enabling you to endure "the same sufferings which we also suffer." Here follows, in the oldest manuscripts (not as English Version in the beginning of 2 Corinthians 4:15- : ), the clause, "And our hope is steadfast on your behalf." return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-7" class="com-number"

Pericope (part_of)

• part_of pericope/per-2co-1-002

절 (explains)

bible-text/2co-1-6

Source

• source-manifest/jfb — Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (PD)
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