⁴ who comforts us^(A) in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.

⁶ But God, who comforts the downcast,^(A) comforted us by the coming of Titus,^{(B) 7} and not only by his coming but also by the comfort you had given him. He told us about your longing for me, your deep sorrow, your ardent concern for me, so that my joy was greater than ever.

¹¹ Therefore encourage one another^(A) and build each other up,^(B) just as in fact you are doing.

¹⁶ May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father,^(A) who loved us^(B) and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, ¹⁷ encourage^(C) your hearts and strengthen^(D) you in every good deed and word.

¹² Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees.^(A)

Comfort for God’s People

¹⁶ And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate^(A) to help you and be with you forever—