ὅτι καθὼς περισσύει κ. τ. λ.: for as Christ's sufferings flow over abundantly to us, even so our comfort also aboundeth through Christ. That the Christian is a fellow-sufferer with Christ is frequently urged by St. Paul (Romans 8:17; Philippians 3:10; Colossians 1:24; see esp. chap. 2 Corinthians 4:10-11 below, and cf. Matthew 20:22). Here he dwells on the thought that this fellowship in suffering implies also the consolation and strength which flow from union with Christ; cf. 1 Peter 4:13.

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