2 Corinthians 1:20

1:20 For every one of God’s promises are “Yes” in him; therefore also through him the “Amen” is spoken, to the glory we give to God.

2 Corinthians 1:24

1:24 I do not mean that we rule over your faith, but we are workers with you for your joy, because by faith you stand firm. ¹ 

2 Corinthians 2:2

2:2 For if I make you sad, who would be left to make me glad ²  but the one I caused to be sad?

2 Corinthians 2:9

2:9 For this reason also I wrote you: ³  to test you to see ⁴  if you are obedient in everything.

2 Corinthians 3:9-10

3:9 For if there was glory in the ministry that produced condemnation, ⁵  how much more does the ministry that produces righteousness ⁶  excel ⁷  in glory! 3:10 For indeed, what had been glorious now ⁸  has no glory because of the tremendously greater glory of what replaced it. ⁹ 

2 Corinthians 4:5

4:5 For we do not proclaim ¹⁰  ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your slaves ¹¹  for Jesus’ sake.

2 Corinthians 4:17

4:17 For our momentary, light suffering ¹²  is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison

2 Corinthians 6:14

Unequal Partners

6:14 Do not become partners ¹³  with those who do not believe, for what partnership is there between righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship does light have with darkness?

2 Corinthians 7:10

7:10 For sadness as intended by God produces a repentance that leads to salvation, leaving no regret, but worldly sadness brings about death.

2 Corinthians 9:1

Preparing the Gift

9:1 For it is not necessary ¹⁴  for me to write you about this service ¹⁵  to the saints,

2 Corinthians 9:7

9:7 Each one of you should give ¹⁶  just as he has decided in his heart, ¹⁷  not reluctantly ¹⁸  or under compulsion, ¹⁹  because God loves a cheerful giver.

2 Corinthians 10:4

10:4 for the weapons of our warfare are not human weapons, ²⁰  but are made powerful by God ²¹  for tearing down strongholds. ²²  We tear down arguments ²³ 

2 Corinthians 10:18

10:18 For it is not the person who commends himself who is approved, but the person the Lord commends.

2 Corinthians 13:9

13:9 For we rejoice whenever we are weak, but you are strong. And we pray for this: that you may become fully qualified. ²⁴ 

[1:24]  ¹ tn Or “because you stand firm in the faith.”

[2:2]  ¹ tn Or “to cheer me up.” L&N 25.131 translates this “For if I were to make you sad, who would be left to cheer me up?”

[2:9]  ¹ tn The word “you” is not in the Greek text, but is implied (as an understood direct object).

[2:9]  ² tn Grk “to know the proof of you,” that is, to know if the Corinthians’ obedience to Paul as an apostle was genuine (L&N 72.7).

[3:9]  ¹ tn Grk “the ministry of condemnation”; translated as an objective genitive, “the ministry that produced condemnation.”

[3:9]  ² tn Grk “the ministry of righteousness”; translated as an objective genitive, “the ministry that produces righteousness.”

[3:9]  ³ tn Traditionally, “abound.”

[3:10]  ¹ tn Grk “in this case.”

[3:10]  ² tn The words “of what replaced it” are not in the Greek text, but have been supplied to clarify the meaning.

[4:5]  ¹ tn Or “preach.”

[4:5]  ² tn Traditionally, “servants.” Though δοῦλος (doulos) is normally translated “servant,” the word does not bear the connotation of a free individual serving another. BDAG notes that “‘servant’ for ‘slave’ is largely confined to Biblical transl. and early American times…in normal usage at the present time the two words are carefully distinguished” (BDAG 260 s.v.). The most accurate translation is “bondservant” (sometimes found in the ASV for δοῦλος), in that it often indicates one who sells himself into slavery to another. But as this is archaic, few today understand its force.

[4:17]  ¹ tn Grk “momentary lightness of affliction.”

[6:14]  ¹ tn Or “Do not be mismatched.”

[9:1]  ¹ tn Or “it is superfluous.”

[9:1]  ² tn Or “this ministry,” “this contribution.”

[9:7]  ¹ tn Or “must do.” The words “of you” and “should give” are not in the Greek text, which literally reads, “Each one just as he has decided in his heart.” The missing words are an ellipsis; these or similar phrases must be supplied for the English reader.

[9:7]  ² tn Or “in his mind.”

[9:7]  ³ tn Or “not from regret”; Grk “not out of grief.”

[9:7]  ⁴ tn Or “not out of a sense of duty”; Grk “from necessity.”

[10:4]  ¹ tn Grk “are not fleshly [weapons].” The repetition of the word “warfare” does not occur in the Greek text, but is supplied for clarity.

[10:4]  ² tn Or “but (are) divinely powerful,” “but they have divine power,” or “but are powerful for God’s [service]”; Grk “but are powerful to God.”

[10:4]  ³ sn Ultimately Paul is referring here to the false arguments of his opponents, calling them figuratively “strongholds.” This Greek word (ὀχύρωμα, ocurwma) is used only here in the NT.

[10:4]  ⁴ tn Or “speculations.”

[13:9]  ¹ tn Or “fully equipped.”