2 Corinthians 2:11

2:11 so that we may not be exploited ¹  by Satan (for we are not ignorant of his schemes).

2 Corinthians 4:1

Paul’s Perseverance in Ministry

4:1 Therefore, since we have this ministry, just as God has shown us mercy, ²  we do not become discouraged. ³ 

2 Corinthians 6:12

6:12 Our affection for you is not restricted, ⁴  but you are restricted in your affections for us.

2 Corinthians 8:21

8:21 For we are concerned about what is right not only before the Lord but also before men. ⁵ 

2 Corinthians 10:16

10:16 so that we may preach the gospel in the regions that lie beyond you, and not boast of work already done in another person’s area.

2 Corinthians 11:11

11:11 Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do! ⁶ 

2 Corinthians 11:14

11:14 And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself ⁷  as an angel of light.

2 Corinthians 12:1

Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh

12:1 It is necessary to go on boasting. ⁸  Though it is not profitable, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord.

2 Corinthians 13:6

13:6 And I hope that you will realize that we have not failed the test! ⁹ 

2 Corinthians 13:8

13:8 For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the sake of the truth.

¹ tn Or “be taken advantage of.”

² tn Grk “just as we have been shown mercy”; ἠλεήθημεν (hlehqhmen) has been translated as a “divine passive” which is a circumlocution for God as the active agent. For clarity this was converted to an active construction with God as subject in the translation.

³ tn Or “we do not lose heart.”

³ tn Grk “You are not restricted by us.”

⁴ sn An allusion to Prov 3:4.

⁵ tn Grk “God knows!” The words “I do” are supplied for clarity. Direct objects were often omitted in Greek when clear from the context.

⁶ tn Or “Satan himself masquerades.”

⁷ tn Grk “Boasting is necessary.”

⁸ tn Or “that we are not disqualified.”