1 From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus. I am an apostle because that is what God wanted. Also from Timothy our brother in Christ.To the church of God in Corinth, and to all of God’s people everywhere in Southern Greece:
2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is the Father who is full of mercy and all comfort.
4 He comforts us every time we have trouble, so when others have trouble, we can comfort them with the same comfort God gives us.
5 We share in the many sufferings of Christ. In the same way, much comfort comes to us through Christ.