2 Corinthians 6:3

6:3 We do not give anyone an occasion for taking an offense in anything, so that no fault may be found with our ministry.

2 Corinthians 5:12

5:12 We are not trying to commend ourselves to you again, but are giving you an opportunity to be proud of us, so that you may be able to answer those who take pride in outward appearance and not in what is in the heart.

tn The word “anyone” is not in the Greek text, but is implied. Direct objects in Greek were often omitted when clear from the context.

tn Other interpretations of the first part of 2 Cor 6:3 are possible. The phrase could also mean, “not putting an obstacle in the way of anyone” (L&N 22.14), or “giving no one in anything a cause to sin” (L&N 88.307).

tn The present tense of συνιστάνομεν (sunistanomen) has been translated as a conative present.

tn Or “to boast about us.”

tn Or “who boast.”

tn Or “in what is seen.”