2 Corinthians 1:7 “And our hope for you is sure, because we know that just as you share i…”

2 Corinthians 1:7

And our hope for you is sure, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you will share in our comfort.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And our hope of you is stedfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation.

World English Bible

Our hope for you is steadfast, knowing that, since you are partakers of the sufferings, so you are also of the comfort.

American Standard Version

and our hope for you is stedfast; knowing that, as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so also are ye of the comfort.

Geneva Bible 1599

And our hope is stedfast concerning you, in as much as we know that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation.

Darby Translation

(and our hope for you [is] sure;) or whether we are encouraged, [it is] for your encouragement and salvation: knowing that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so also of the encouragement.

Young's Literal Translation

and our hope [is] stedfast for you, knowing that even as ye are partakers of the sufferings — so also of the comfort.

Bible in Basic English

And our hope for you is certain; in the knowledge that as you take part in the troubles, so you will take part in the comfort.

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Cross references

“our”

2 Corinthians 1:14 2 Corinthians 7:9 2 Corinthians 12:20 Philippians 1:6 Philippians 1:7 1 Thessalonians 1:3

2 Corinthians 1:14 · BSB

as you have already understood us in part, that you may boast of us just as we will boast of you in the day of our Lord Jesus.

2 Corinthians 7:9 · BSB

yet now I rejoice, not because you were made sorrowful, but because your sorrow led you to repentance. For you felt the sorrow that God had intended, and so were not harmed in any way by us.

2 Corinthians 12:20 · BSB

For I am afraid that when I come, I may not find you as I wish, and you may not find me as you wish. I fear that there may be quarreling, jealousy, rage, rivalry, slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorder.

Philippians 1:6 · BSB

being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

Philippians 1:7 · BSB

It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart. For in my chains and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partners in grace with me.

1 Thessalonians 1:3 · BSB

and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

“as ye”

2 Thessalonians 1:4–7 James 1:12 James 1:2–4 2 Timothy 2:12 1 Corinthians 10:13 Luke 22:28–30

2 Thessalonians 1:4–7 · BSB

That is why we boast among God’s churches about your perseverance and faith in the face of all the persecution and affliction you are enduring.

James 1:12 · BSB

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.

James 1:2–4 · BSB

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,

2 Timothy 2:12 · BSB

if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us;

1 Corinthians 10:13 · BSB

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up…

Luke 22:28–30 · BSB

You are the ones who have stood by Me in My trials.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

6If we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which accomplishes in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we experience.

8We do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the hardships we encountered in the province of Asia. We were under a burden far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life.

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