2 Corinthians 1:11

1:11 as you also join in helping us by prayer, so that many people may give thanks to God ¹  on our behalf for the gracious gift given to us through the help of many.

2 Corinthians 8:19

8:19 In addition, ²  this brother ³  has also been chosen by the churches as our traveling companion as we administer this generous gift ⁴  to the glory of the Lord himself and to show our readiness to help. ⁵ 

2 Corinthians 10:15

10:15 Nor do we boast beyond certain limits ⁶  in the work ⁷  done by others, but we hope ⁸  that as your faith continues to grow, our work may be greatly expanded ⁹  among you according to our limits, ¹⁰ 

2 Corinthians 11:12

11:12 And what I am doing I will continue to do, so that I may eliminate any opportunity for those who want a chance to be regarded as our equals ¹¹  in the things they boast about.

[1:11]  ¹ tn Grk “so that thanks may be given by many.” The words “to God” are not in the Greek text, but are implied. The passive construction has been converted to an active one for clarity, in keeping with contemporary English style.

[8:19]  ² tn Grk “gospel, and not only this, but.” Here a new sentence was started in the translation.

[8:19]  ³ tn Grk “he”; the referent (the brother mentioned in v. 18) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

[8:19]  ⁴ tn That is, the offering or collection being taken to assist impoverished Christians.

[8:19]  ⁵ tn The words “to help” are not in the Greek text but are implied (see L&N 25.68).

[10:15]  ³ tn Or “boast excessively.” The phrase εἰς τὰ ἄμετρα (ei" ta ametra) is an idiom; literally it means “into that which is not measured,” that is, a point on a scale that goes beyond what might be expected (L&N 78.27).

[10:15]  ⁴ tn Or “in the labors.”

[10:15]  ⁵ tn Grk “but we have the hope.”

[10:15]  ⁶ tn Or “greatly enlarged.”

[10:15]  ⁷ tn That is, Paul’s work might be greatly expanded within the area of activity assigned to him by God.

[11:12]  ⁴ tn Grk “an opportunity, so that they may be found just like us.”