2 Corinthians 12:17

12:17 I have not taken advantage of you through anyone I have sent to you, have I? ¹ 

2 Corinthians 8:9

8:9 For you know the grace ²  of our Lord Jesus Christ, that although he was rich, he became poor for your sakes, so that you by his poverty could become rich.

2 Corinthians 11:15

11:15 Therefore it is not surprising his servants also disguise themselves ³  as servants of righteousness, whose end will correspond to their actions. ⁴ 

2 Corinthians 11:31

11:31 The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, who is blessed forever, knows I am not lying.

2 Corinthians 1:6

1:6 But if we are afflicted, ⁵  it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort that you experience in your patient endurance of the same sufferings that we also suffer.

2 Corinthians 2:3

2:3 And I wrote this very thing to you, ⁶  so that when I came ⁷  I would not have sadness from those who ought to make me rejoice, since I am confident in you all that my joy would be yours.

[12:17]  ¹ tn The Greek construction anticipates a negative answer, indicated by the ‘tag’ question “have I?” at the end of the clause. The question is rhetorical.

[8:9]  ² tn Or “generosity.”

[11:15]  ³ tn Or “also masquerade.”

[11:15]  ⁴ tn Or “their works.”

[1:6]  ⁴ tn Or “are troubled.”

[2:3]  ⁵ tn The words “to you” are not in the Greek text but are implied.

[2:3]  ⁶ sn So that when I came. Regarding this still future visit by Paul, see 2 Cor 12:14; 13:1.