2 Corinthians · Chapter 1 · God's Love
2 Corinthians 1:3 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context
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WEB · World English Bible
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort;"
KJV · King James Version
"Blessed2128 be God2316, even2532 the Father3962 of our2257 Lord2962 Jesus2424 Christ5547, the Father3962 of mercies3628, and2532 the God2316 of all3956 comfort3874;"
How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses even. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.
In context
2 Corinthians 1:3 in 2 Corinthians 1
A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is 2 Corinthians 1:3 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of 2 Corinthians 1. Read the full chapter →
- v.1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, to the assembly of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints who are in the whole of Achaia:
- v.2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- v.3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort;
- v.4 who comforts us in all our affliction, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, through the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
- v.5 For as the sufferings of Christ abound to us, even so our comfort also abounds through Christ.
Book background
About the Book of 2 Corinthians
- Testament
- New Testament
- Genre
- Pauline epistle
- Author
- Paul
- Date written
- c. 55–56 AD
- Audience
- The church at Corinth, after Paul's tense exchange with them
- Chapters
- 13
2 Corinthians is Paul's most personal letter — defending his apostolic ministry, describing the "treasure in jars of clay" (4:7), the new creation in Christ (5:17), and his own "thorn in the flesh." Its theme: God's strength is made perfect in human weakness (12:9).
Setting: The most personal of Paul's letters — written from Macedonia.
Key themes: weakness · comfort · reconciliation · ministry · giving
Memorisation aid
How to memorise 2 Corinthians 1:3
2 Corinthians 1:3 contains 20 words in 2 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.
- 1
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ
BBTGAF
- 2
the Father of mercies and God of all comfort;
TFOMAG
Frequently asked
FAQ about 2 Corinthians 1:3
What does 2 Corinthians 1:3 say?
2 Corinthians 1:3 reads: "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort;" — from the New Testament, 2 Corinthians (Pauline epistle). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.
What book of the Bible is 2 Corinthians 1:3 in?
2 Corinthians 1:3 is in the book of 2 Corinthians, traditionally attributed to Paul and written around c. 55–56 AD. 2 Corinthians is pauline epistle in the New Testament, originally addressed to The church at Corinth, after Paul's tense exchange with them. Best known for "my grace is sufficient for you".
What is 2 Corinthians 1:3 about?
2 Corinthians 1:3 is primarily a Bible verse about God's Love, with related themes including Grief. Within 2 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians is Paul's most personal letter — defending his apostolic ministry, describing the "treasure in jars of clay" (4:7), the new creation in Christ (5:17), and his own "thorn in the flesh. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.
What is the difference between 2 Corinthians 1:3 in WEB and KJV?
2 Corinthians 1:3 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort;". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "Blessed2128 be God2316, even2532 the Father3962 of our2257 Lord2962 Jesus2424 Christ5547, the Father3962 of mercies3628, and2532 the God2316 of all3956 comfort3874;". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.
How long is 2 Corinthians 1:3?
2 Corinthians 1:3 is 20 words in the WEB translation (101 characters), broken into 2 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 6 seconds.
How can I memorise 2 Corinthians 1:3?
To memorise 2 Corinthians 1:3, split it into its 2 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.
Why does 2 Corinthians 1:3 matter in 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians is Paul's most personal letter — defending his apostolic ministry, describing the "treasure in jars of clay" (4:7), the new creation in Christ (5:17), and his own "thorn in the flesh." Its theme: God's strength is made perfect in human weakness (12:9). 2 Corinthians 1:3 sits within this larger story — 2 Corinthians as a whole emphasises weakness, comfort, reconciliation.
How can I apply 2 Corinthians 1:3 today?
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