Matthew Poole and continuators on 2 Corinthians 1:6

6 And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation , which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer : or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation .

Our sufferings tend to your Consolation and Salvation, your Souls being upheld and supported by the sight of our boldness, and courage, and confidence in our sufferings: Thus Phil. 1.13, 14. My bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places. And many of the brethren in the Lord waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear. And his sufferings also were for their Salvation, as they encouraged them to suffer also; and, If we suffer with him, we shall reign with him, and our light and moment any afflictions shall work for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory:

And (saith the Apostle) our suffering hath had a good effect amongst you, while you, with Faith and patience, endure sufferings of the same sort which we endure and suffer.

And if we be supported, upheld, and comforted under our sufferings, the advantage of this also redoundeth to you, as you are incouraged to suffer for the Gospel and profession of Christ, from seeing how God supporteth us under our sufferings.

Marginal references: C[illegible: 1 letter]p. 4.15.; [illegible: 1 paragraph]