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 3:9

3:9 For if there was glory in the ministry that produced condemnation, ²  how much more does the ministry that produces righteousness ³  excel ⁴  in glory!

2 Corinthians 8:4

8:4 begging us with great earnestness for the blessing and fellowship of helping ⁵  the saints.

2 Corinthians 8:8

8:8 I am not saying this as a command, but I am testing the genuineness of your love by comparison with the eagerness of others. ⁶ 

2 Corinthians 9:1

Preparing the Gift

9:1 For it is not necessary ⁷  for me to write you about this service ⁸  to the saints,

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

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

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

[3:9]  ⁴ tn Traditionally, “abound.”

[8:4]  ³ tn Or “of ministering to.”

[8:8]  ⁴ tn Grk “by means of the eagerness of others.”

[9:1]  ⁵ tn Or “it is superfluous.”

[9:1]  ⁶ tn Or “this ministry,” “this contribution.”