2 Corinthians 2:3

2:3 And I wrote this very thing to you, ¹  so that when I came ²  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.

2 Corinthians 9:5

9:5 Therefore I thought it necessary to urge these brothers to go to you in advance and to arrange ahead of time the generous contribution ³  you had promised, so this may be ready as a generous gift ⁴  and not as something you feel forced to do. ⁵ 

[2:3]  ¹ tn The words “to you” are not in the Greek text but are implied.

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

[9:5]  ³ tn Grk “the blessing.”

[9:5]  ⁴ tn Grk “a blessing.”

[9:5]  ⁵ tn Grk “as a covetousness”; that is, a gift given grudgingly or under compulsion.