2 Corinthians 1:2
“Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.”
2 Corinthians 1:2 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Grace unto you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- DARBYDarby
- Grace to you, and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ!
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Context: 2 Corinthians 1
1Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:
2Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
3Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;
4Who 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.
About 2 Corinthians 1: Paul's Change of Plans
Paul introduces himself, and expresses his thankfulness to God for the comfort and encouragement he has received through the Corinthians' faith.
Commentary
2 Corinthians 1 is a letter written by the Apostle Paul to the church in Corinth. In this letter, Paul expresses his deep love and concern for the church and encourages them to remain faithful to the gospel. He begins by expressing his thanksgiving to God for the comfort and strength He has provided to the church in their time of need. Paul then goes on to explain how God has comforted him in his own sufferings and how he has been able to comfort others in their own sufferings. He encourages the church to remain steadfast in their faith and to rely on God's promises. He also reminds them of the importance of unity and encourages them to be unified in their faith.