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2 Corinthians 1:3
“Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;”
What it means
God is named here as the Father of mercies and the source of all comfort. He does not stand distant from our pain; He draws near to the hurting with tenderness. Whatever affliction you carry, He is the God who meets you in it, and the comfort He gives is meant to overflow to others who suffer. This mercy is not abstract, for it comes to us through Jesus, who wept, who bled, and who understands. When sorrow presses hard, turn to the Father whose very nature is compassion toward His weary children.
2 Corinthians 1:3 at a glance
| Reference | 2 Corinthians 1:3 |
|---|---|
| Book | 2 Corinthians |
| Chapter to read it in | 2 Corinthians 1 |
| Topic | grief |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- Ephesians 1:3
- 1 Peter 1:3
- Romans 15:5-6
- Psalms 86:5
- Micah 7:18
- Daniel 9:9
- Ephesians 1:17
- Psalms 86:15
- Philippians 2:11
- John 5:22-23
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find 2 Corinthians 1:3?
It is in 2 Corinthians, in 2 Corinthians 1. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with 2 Corinthians 1:3?
Readers most often set it beside Ephesians 1:3, 1 Peter 1:3, Romans 15:5-6, Psalms 86:5. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray 2 Corinthians 1:3?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Jesus, our Shepherd, nothing about 2 Corinthians 1:3 is hidden from you. We bring you 2 Corinthians 1:3, grief. Make us people who love one another there. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Where to begin this week.
- Read all of 2 Corinthians 1 today, not only the one verse.
- Write 2 Corinthians 1:3 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
