Section 1:3–11

Paul praised God for comforting him

1:3a Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Blessed be the God and Father of our (incl.) Lord Jesus Christ,
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God, who is God and Father to our Lord Jesus Christ, is worthy to be praised!

1:3b the Father of compassion

⌊he is⌋ the Father who is full of compassion/pity
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He is our (incl.) Father of/with all kinds of mercy

1:3c and the God of all comfort,

and the God who always comforts/encourages ⌊us (incl.)⌋,
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and he is always ready to make ⌊believers⌋ feel strong to face whatever happens ⌊to them⌋.

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