2 Corinthians 2:11

2:11 so that we may not be exploited ¹  by Satan (for we are not ignorant of his schemes).

2 Corinthians 3:17

3:17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is present, ²  there is freedom.

2 Corinthians 4:8

4:8 We are experiencing trouble on every side, ³  but are not crushed; we are perplexed, ⁴  but not driven to despair;

2 Corinthians 6:12

6:12 Our affection for you is not restricted, ⁵  but you are restricted in your affections for us.

2 Corinthians 8:12

8:12 For if the eagerness is present, the gift itself ⁶  is acceptable according to whatever one has, not according to what he does not have.

2 Corinthians 8:21

8:21 For we are concerned about what is right not only before the Lord but also before men. ⁷ 

2 Corinthians 11:14

11:14 And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself ⁸  as an angel of light.

2 Corinthians 12:1

Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh

12:1 It is necessary to go on boasting. ⁹  Though it is not profitable, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord.

2 Corinthians 13:8

13:8 For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the sake of the truth.

[2:11]  ¹ tn Or “be taken advantage of.”

[3:17]  ² tn Grk “where the Spirit of the Lord is”; the word “present” is supplied to specify that the presence of the Lord’s Spirit is emphasized rather than the mere existence of the Lord’s Spirit.

[4:8]  ³ tn Grk “we are hard pressed [by crowds] on every side.”

[4:8]  ⁴ tn Or “at a loss.”

[6:12]  ⁴ tn Grk “You are not restricted by us.”

[8:12]  ⁵ tn The words “the gift itself” are not in the Greek text but are implied. Translators often supply an English phrase like “it is” (NASB) but in the context, Paul is clearly referring to the collection Titus was to oversee (2 Cor 8:4-7). Therefore there is no reason not to specify the referent (the gift) more narrowly for clarity.

[8:21]  ⁶ sn An allusion to Prov 3:4.

[11:14]  ⁷ tn Or “Satan himself masquerades.”

[12:1]  ⁸ tn Grk “Boasting is necessary.”