Chapter 1

1:4  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.

comforteth

encourages; and so also where "comfort," etc., occurs in following verses.

1:6  And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.

salvation

(See Scofield "Romans 1:16") .

1:12  For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.

grace

Grace (imparted). vs. 2 Corinthians 4:15 ; Romans 6:1 ; 2 Peter 3:18 .

1:14  As also ye have acknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing, even as ye also are ours in the day of the Lord Jesus.

day of

(See Scofield "1 Corinthians 1:8") .