2 Corinthians 1:5

1:5 For just as the sufferings ¹  of Christ ²  overflow ³  toward us, so also our comfort through Christ overflows to you. ⁴ 

2 Corinthians 4:3

4:3 But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled only to those who are perishing,

2 Corinthians 6:8

6:8 through glory and dishonor, through slander and praise; regarded as impostors, ⁵  and yet true;

2 Corinthians 9:1

Preparing the Gift

9:1 For it is not necessary ⁶  for me to write you about this service ⁷  to the saints,

2 Corinthians 11:1

Paul and His Opponents

11:1 I wish that you would be patient with me in a little foolishness, but indeed you are being patient with me!

2 Corinthians 12:12

12:12 Indeed, the signs of an apostle were performed among you with great perseverance ⁸  by signs and wonders and powerful deeds. ⁹ 

¹ tn This Greek word translated “sufferings” here (πάθημα, paqhma) is a different one than the one Paul uses for his own afflictions/persecutions (θλῖψις, qliyi") in v. 4.

² tn I.e., suffering incurred by Paul as a consequence of his relationship to Christ. The genitive could be considered to have a causative nuance here.

³ tn Traditionally, “abound” (here and throughout this section).

⁴ tn The words “to you” are not in the Greek text, but are implied by the statements in the following verse.

⁵ tn Or “regarded as deceivers.”

⁹ tn Or “it is superfluous.”

¹⁰ tn Or “this ministry,” “this contribution.”

¹³ tn Or “patience,” “endurance.”

¹⁴ tn Or “and miracles.”