2 Corinthians 3:12

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

2 Corinthians 4:1

Paul’s Perseverance in Ministry

4:1 Therefore, since we have this ministry, just as God has shown us mercy, ²  we do not become discouraged. ³ 

2 Corinthians 10:6

10:6 We are also ready to punish every act of disobedience, ⁴  whenever your obedience is complete.

2 Corinthians 6:10

6:10 as sorrowful, but always rejoicing, as poor, but making many rich, as having nothing, and yet possessing everything.

2 Corinthians 4:13

4:13 But since we have the same spirit of faith as that shown in ⁵  what has been written, “I believed; therefore I spoke,” ⁶  we also believe, therefore we also speak.

2 Corinthians 7:1

Self-Purification

7:1 Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves ⁷  from everything that could defile the body ⁸  and the spirit, and thus accomplish ⁹  holiness out of reverence for God. ¹⁰ 

2 Corinthians 9:8

9:8 And God is able to make all grace overflow ¹¹  to you so that because you have enough ¹²  of everything in every way at all times, you will overflow ¹³  in every good work.

2 Corinthians 10:15

10:15 Nor do we boast beyond certain limits ¹⁴  in the work ¹⁵  done by others, but we hope ¹⁶  that as your faith continues to grow, our work may be greatly expanded ¹⁷  among you according to our limits, ¹⁸ 

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

[4:1]  ² tn Grk “just as we have been shown mercy”; ἠλεήθημεν (hlehqhmen) has been translated as a “divine passive” which is a circumlocution for God as the active agent. For clarity this was converted to an active construction with God as subject in the translation.

[4:1]  ³ tn Or “we do not lose heart.”

[10:6]  ³ tn Or “punish all disobedience.”

[4:13]  ⁴ tn Grk “spirit of faith according to.”

[4:13]  ⁵ sn A quotation from Ps 116:10.

[7:1]  ⁵ tn Or “purify ourselves.”

[7:1]  ⁶ tn Grk “from every defilement of the flesh.”

[7:1]  ⁷ tn Grk “accomplishing.” The participle has been translated as a finite verb due to considerations of contemporary English style, and “thus” has been supplied to indicate that it represents a result of the previous cleansing.

[7:1]  ⁸ tn Grk “in the fear of God.”

[9:8]  ⁶ tn Or “abound.”

[9:8]  ⁷ tn Or “so that by having enough.” The Greek participle can be translated as a participle of cause (“because you have enough”) or means (“by having enough”).

[9:8]  ⁸ tn Or “abound.”

[10:15]  ⁷ tn Or “boast excessively.” The phrase εἰς τὰ ἄμετρα (ei" ta ametra) is an idiom; literally it means “into that which is not measured,” that is, a point on a scale that goes beyond what might be expected (L&N 78.27).

[10:15]  ⁸ tn Or “in the labors.”

[10:15]  ⁹ tn Grk “but we have the hope.”

[10:15]  ¹⁰ tn Or “greatly enlarged.”

[10:15]  ¹¹ tn That is, Paul’s work might be greatly expanded within the area of activity assigned to him by God.