2 Corinthians 1:3 nasb — Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort,

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"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort,"

— 2 Corinthians 1:3, NASB

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2 Corinthians 1 — Context

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

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

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

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who comforts us in all our affliction so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

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For just as the sufferings of Christ are ours in abundance, so also our comfort is abundant through Christ.

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But if we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; or if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which is effective in the patient enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer;

2 Corinthians 1:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 1:3 say?
2 Corinthians 1:3 in the NASB reads: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort,”
Where is 2 Corinthians 1:3 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 1:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 1, verse 3.
Who wrote 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55–56.
What is the book of 2 Corinthians about?
Paul's most personal letter — a defense of his ministry against "false apostles" and a window into the suffering, comfort, weakness, and strength of a true servant of Christ. It contains some of the New Testament's most striking words on generosity, reconciliation, and the new creation.
What are the major themes of 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians explores themes including Ministry, Suffering, Comfort, Reconciliation, Generosity, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Corinthians 1:3.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 1:3 in?
2 Corinthians 1:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Corinthians 1:3?
2 Corinthians 1:3 reads (NASB): “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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