Weymouth New Testament in Modern Speech, 2 Corinthians

These words open with a warm greeting from a devoted apostle and his companion, extending grace and peace to the church in Corinth and to all believers throughout Greece. The letter quickly moves into a deep expression of gratitude for God's compassion, portraying comfort as something received in hardship and then passed on to others. Paul emphasizes a shared partnership in suffering, noting that the same trials that weigh down the community also deepen their reliance on divine strength. This early section sets a tone of honest vulnerability balanced by confident hope in the one who raised the dead.

Rendered in a clear, early‑20th‑century modern speech, the translation removes archaic phrasing while preserving the letter’s original vigor. Listeners will discover timeless encouragement to stand firm, to cherish the comfort that faith supplies, and to view trials as an avenue for communal growth. The gentle cadence of this reading invites reflection on how perseverance and love can transform hardship into a shared source of strength.