Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort: who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them who are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God" (2 Corinthians 1:3-5). The apostle encourages us to find comfort for ourselves in God's power and ability, and use that experience and confidence to comfort others. The key is, we must prove it first and then share it.