2 Corinthians 1:6 - Exposition

And ; rather, but . The verse expresses the additional thought that the comfort ( i . e . encouragement and strengthening) of the apostle, as well as his affliction, was not only designed for his own spiritual training, but was the source of direct blessing to his converts, because it enabled him, both by example ( Philippians 1:14 ) and by the lessons of experience, to strengthen others in affliction, and so to further their salvation by teaching them how to endure ( Romans 5:1-21 :34). The affliction brings encouragement, and so works endurance in us, and, by our example and teaching, in you .