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This set of detailed commentaries provides valuable exegetical, historical, cultural, and linguistic information on the original text. Over the years this series has been instrumental in shedding light on the Scriptures so that translators all over the world could complete the important task of putting God’s Word into the many languages spoken in the world today. Over the years church leaders...

this description is especially appropriate for Paul’s own situation. God is the one who acts with mercy and who provides comfort for his people. Comfort: this word occurs as a verb or noun ten times in verses 3–7 and again several times in chapters 2, 7, and 13. The Greek word has several components of meaning, including the idea of consoling someone in trouble or sorrow and the idea of giving active help or encouragement. It comes from the same root as the name given to the Holy Spirit in John (14:16,
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