2 Corinthians 1:7

The attitude of the Christians in Corinth could have caused Paul to despair, but he said he was confident that they would continue to function and grow as genuine fruits of God’s grace (cf. Philippians 1:6). The basis for his confidence was the fact that they were suffering for Christ as he was. They were representing Christ in the world. More than that they would flourish because God’s super-abounding comfort (strength, encouragement) would cause them to stand and withstand the affliction they were experiencing.