2 Corinthians 1:7

1:7 And our hope for you is steadfast because we know that as you share in ¹  our sufferings, so also you will share in ²  our comfort.

2 Corinthians 1:15

1:15 And with this confidence I intended to come to you first so that you would get a second opportunity to see us, ³ 

2 Corinthians 1:21

1:21 But it is God who establishes ⁴  us together with you in Christ and who anointed us, ⁵ 

2 Corinthians 2:15

2:15 For we are a sweet aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing –

2 Corinthians 5:2

5:2 For in this earthly house ⁶  we groan, because we desire to put on ⁷  our heavenly dwelling,

2 Corinthians 5:9

5:9 So then whether we are alive ⁸  or away, we make it our ambition to please him. ⁹ 

2 Corinthians 6:13

6:13 Now as a fair exchange – I speak as to my ¹⁰  children – open wide your hearts to us ¹¹  also.

2 Corinthians 8:14

8:14 At the present time, your abundance will meet their need, ¹²  so that one day their abundance may also meet your need, and thus there may be equality,

2 Corinthians 8:21

8:21 For we are concerned about what is right not only before the Lord but also before men. ¹³ 

2 Corinthians 10:6

10:6 We are also ready to punish every act of disobedience, ¹⁴  whenever your obedience is complete.

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 11:14

11:14 And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself ¹⁵  as an angel of light.

2 Corinthians 12:1

Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh

12:1 It is necessary to go on boasting. ¹⁶  Though it is not profitable, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord.

¹ tn Grk “as you are sharers in.”

² tn Grk “will be sharers in.”

³ tn Grk “a second grace,” “a second favor” (used figuratively of a second visit by Paul).

⁵ tn Or “strengthens.”

⁶ tn Grk “But he who establishes us together with you in Christ and anointed us is God.”

⁷ tn Or “dwelling place.”

⁸ tn Or “to be clothed with.”

⁹ tn Grk “whether we are at home” [in the body]; an idiom for being alive (L&N 23.91).

¹⁰ tn Grk “to be pleasing to him.”

¹¹ tn The word “my” is not in the Greek text but is implied.

¹² tn The words “to us” are not in the Greek text but are implied.

¹³ tn Or “their lack.”

¹⁵ sn An allusion to Prov 3:4.

¹⁷ tn Or “punish all disobedience.”

¹⁹ tn Or “Satan himself masquerades.”

²¹ tn Grk “Boasting is necessary.”