2. I pray that God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ will be kind to you and will bless you with peace!
3. Praise God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! The Father is a merciful God, who always gives us comfort.
4. He comforts us when we are in trouble, so that we can share that same comfort with others in trouble.
5. We share in the terrible sufferings of Christ, but also in the wonderful comfort he gives.
6. We suffer in the hope that you will be comforted and saved. And because we are comforted, you will also be comforted, as you patiently endure suffering like ours.