2Cor 1:3-7 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 2Cor 1:3-11: 1:3-11 Paul now breaks into a jubilant thanksgiving. He is glad that, in spite of many troubles that have weighed upon him, he has had special comfort from God (1:4-7 ) and has been rescued from death in the province of Asia (1:8-11 ). 1:3 our merciful Father: God delights in showing favor to his people and in hearing his children’s cry (Ps 145:18-19 ).

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‏ 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Summary for 2Cor 1:3-11: 1:3-11 ^a Paul now breaks into a jubilant thanksgiving. He is glad that, in spite of many troubles that have weighed upon him, he has had special comfort from God (1:4-7 ^b) and has been rescued from death in the province of Asia (1:8-11 ^c). 1:3 ^d our merciful Father: God delights in showing favor to his people and in hearing his children’s cry (Ps 145:18-19 ^e).
Summary for 2Cor 1:4-6: 1:4-6 ^f One purpose of suffering is to qualify Christ’s servants to enter sympathetically into the experience of others. Paul is not an aloof pastor, remote from the people to whom he ministers.
1:6 ^g it is for your comfort and salvation! Paul’s sharing in their troubles and offering of encouragement promotes their spiritual well-being.