2 Corinthians 1:5

1:5 For just as the sufferings ¹  of Christ ²  overflow ³  toward us, so also our comfort through Christ overflows to you. ⁴ 

2 Corinthians 4:3

4:3 But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled only to those who are perishing,

2 Corinthians 6:8

6:8 through glory and dishonor, through slander and praise; regarded as impostors, ⁵  and yet true;

2 Corinthians 9:1

Preparing the Gift

9:1 For it is not necessary ⁶  for me to write you about this service ⁷  to the saints,

2 Corinthians 11:1

Paul and His Opponents

11:1 I wish that you would be patient with me in a little foolishness, but indeed you are being patient with me!

2 Corinthians 12:12

12:12 Indeed, the signs of an apostle were performed among you with great perseverance ⁸  by signs and wonders and powerful deeds. ⁹ 

[1:5]  ¹ tn This Greek word translated “sufferings” here (πάθημα, paqhma) is a different one than the one Paul uses for his own afflictions/persecutions (θλῖψις, qliyi") in v. 4.

[1:5]  ² tn I.e., suffering incurred by Paul as a consequence of his relationship to Christ. The genitive could be considered to have a causative nuance here.

[1:5]  ³ tn Traditionally, “abound” (here and throughout this section).

[1:5]  ⁴ tn The words “to you” are not in the Greek text, but are implied by the statements in the following verse.

[6:8]  ⁵ tn Or “regarded as deceivers.”

[9:1]  ⁹ tn Or “it is superfluous.”

[9:1]  ¹⁰ tn Or “this ministry,” “this contribution.”

[12:12]  ¹³ tn Or “patience,” “endurance.”

[12:12]  ¹⁴ tn Or “and miracles.”