Verse Comparison: 2 Corinthians 1:3
American Standard Version
Blessed `be' the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort;
Amplified® Bible
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of sympathy (pity and mercy) and the God [Who is the Source] of every comfort (consolation and encouragement),
Darby English Version
Blessed [be] the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassions, and God of all encouragement;
International Standard Version
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! He is the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort,
King James Version
Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;
Young's Literal Translation
Blessed `is' God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of the mercies, and God of all comfort,