2 Corinthians 1:5

1:5 For just as the sufferings ¹  of Christ ²  overflow ³  toward us, so also our comfort through Christ overflows to you. ⁴ 

2 Corinthians 3:9

3:9 For if there was glory in the ministry that produced condemnation, ⁵  how much more does the ministry that produces righteousness ⁶  excel ⁷  in glory!

¹ tn This Greek word translated “sufferings” here (πάθημα, paqhma) is a different one than the one Paul uses for his own afflictions/persecutions (θλῖψις, qliyi") in v. 4.

² tn I.e., suffering incurred by Paul as a consequence of his relationship to Christ. The genitive could be considered to have a causative nuance here.

³ tn Traditionally, “abound” (here and throughout this section).

⁴ tn The words “to you” are not in the Greek text, but are implied by the statements in the following verse.

⁵ tn Grk “the ministry of condemnation”; translated as an objective genitive, “the ministry that produced condemnation.”

⁶ tn Grk “the ministry of righteousness”; translated as an objective genitive, “the ministry that produces righteousness.”

⁷ tn Traditionally, “abound.”