2Cor 1:3 | MHM | STEP | Paul's Sufferings and Consolations Paul begins this section by thanking God for His kindness during times of suffering. He wants the believers to know that God is always worthy of praise, especially for the comfort He gives to His people in hard times. Paul’s own experiences show that God cares for us and helps us, not just for our own sake but also so we can help others. v. 3 : Paul blesses God as “the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort” (2 Corinthians 1:3 ). God is the source of all mercy and comfort. He is our Father through Jesus Christ, and He delights in showing compassion to His people (John 20:17; Micah 7:18 ; John 15:26 ).

‏ 2 Corinthians 1:3

Paul's Sufferings and Consolations

Paul begins this section by thanking God for His kindness during times of suffering. He wants the believers to know that God is always worthy of praise, especially for the comfort He gives to His people in hard times. Paul’s own experiences show that God cares for us and helps us, not just for our own sake but also so we can help others.

v. 3: Paul blesses God as “the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort” (2 Corinthians 1:3 ^a). God is the source of all mercy and comfort. He is our Father through Jesus Christ, and He delights in showing compassion to His people (John 20:17; Micah 7:18 ^b; John 15:26 ^c).