[5] For as the sufferings of Christ abound in so consolation also aboundeth by Christ. [6] And whether we be afflicted, it is for consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for consolation and salvation. [7] And hope of is stedfast, knowing, that partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation.