2 Corinthians 3:12

3:12 Therefore, since we have such a hope, we behave with great boldness, ¹ 

2 Corinthians 1:17

1:17 Therefore when I was planning to do this, I did not do so without thinking about what I was doing, did I? ²  Or do I make my plans ³  according to mere human standards ⁴  so that I would be saying ⁵  both “Yes, yes” and “No, no” at the same time?

2 Corinthians 13:10

13:10 Because of this I am writing these things while absent, so that when I arrive ⁶  I may not have to deal harshly with you ⁷  by using my authority – the Lord gave it to me for building up, not for tearing down!

[3:12]  ¹ tn Or “we employ great openness of speech.”

[1:17]  ² tn The Greek construction anticipates a negative answer. This is indicated in the translation by the ‘tag’ question “did I?” at the end of the sentence.

[1:17]  ³ tn Grk “the things that I plan, do I plan (them).”

[1:17]  ⁴ tn Grk “according to the flesh.”

[1:17]  ⁵ tn Grk “so that with me there should be.”

[13:10]  ³ tn Grk “when I am present,” but in the context of Paul’s third (upcoming) visit to Corinth, this is better translated as “when I arrive.”

[13:10]  ⁴ tn The words “with you” are not in the Greek text, but are implied.