2 Corinthians
“Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;”
2 Corinthians 1:3
2 Corinthians 1:3 (KJV) speaks to comfort from God, comfort, and God's mercy — words set in 2 Corinthians, Paul's most personal letter. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the LORD hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted.”
Isaiah 49:13“Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.”
2 Corinthians 1:4“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”
Matthew 5:4“For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.”
Revelation 7:17“For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”
Psalms 30:5“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”
Psalms 23:4
Common questions
What does 2 Corinthians 1:3 mean?
In the King James Version, 2 Corinthians 1:3 reads: "Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;" The verse speaks to comfort from God, comfort, and God's mercy. To read it well, take it in the flow of 2 Corinthians 1 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is 2 Corinthians 1:3 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;" is 2 Corinthians 1:3 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 2 Corinthians chapter 1.
What are some related Bible verses to 2 Corinthians 1:3?
Verses that sit beside 2 Corinthians 1:3 include Isaiah 49:13, 2 Corinthians 1:4, and Matthew 5:4. Reading them alongside 2 Corinthians 1:3 deepens the theme of comfort from God.
How can I pray with 2 Corinthians 1:3?
Read 2 Corinthians 1:3 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.