2 Corinthians 2:9

2:9 For this reason also I wrote you: ¹  to test you to see ²  if you are obedient in everything.

2 Corinthians 8:15

8:15 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

Preparing the Gift

9:1 For it is not necessary ⁵  for me to write you about this service ⁶  to the saints,

2 Corinthians 9:9

9:9 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.

[9:9]  ⁸ sn A quotation from Ps 112:9.