2 Corinthians 2:9
Context2:9 For this reason also I wrote you: 1 to test you to see 2 if you are obedient in everything.
2 Corinthians 8:15
Context8:15 as it is written: “The one who gathered 3 much did not have too much, and the one who gathered little did not have too little.” 4
2 Corinthians 9:1
Context9:1 For it is not necessary 5 for me to write you about this service 6 to the saints,
2 Corinthians 9:9
Context9:9 Just as it is written, “He 7 has scattered widely, he has given to the poor; his righteousness remains forever.” 8


[2:9] 1 tn The word “you” is not in the Greek text, but is implied (as an understood direct object).
[2:9] 2 tn Grk “to know the proof of you,” that is, to know if the Corinthians’ obedience to Paul as an apostle was genuine (L&N 72.7).
[8:15] 3 tn The word “gathered” is not in the Greek text, but is implied (so also for the second occurrence of the word later in the verse).
[8:15] 4 sn A quotation from Exod 16:18.
[9:1] 5 tn Or “it is superfluous.”
[9:1] 6 tn Or “this ministry,” “this contribution.”
[9:9] 7 sn He in the quotation refers to the righteous person.