2 Corinthians 1:4

1:4 who comforts us in all our troubles ¹  so that we may be able to comfort those experiencing any trouble ²  with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

2 Corinthians 7:9

7:9 Now I rejoice, not because you were made sad, ³  but because you were made sad to the point of repentance. For you were made sad as God intended, ⁴  so that you were not harmed ⁵  in any way by us.

[1:4]  ¹ tn Or “our trials”; traditionally, “our affliction.” The term θλῖψις (qliyi") refers to trouble (including persecution) that involves direct suffering (L&N 22.2).

[1:4]  ² tn Or “any trials”; traditionally, “any affliction.”

[7:9]  ³ tn Grk “were grieved” (so also twice later in the verse).

[7:9]  ⁴ tn Grk “corresponding to God,” that is, corresponding to God’s will (κατὰ θεόν, kata qeon). The same phrase occurs in vv. 10 and 11.

[7:9]  ⁵ tn Grk “so that you did not suffer loss.”