2 Corinthians 3:9

3:9 For if there was glory in the ministry that produced condemnation, ¹  how much more does the ministry that produces righteousness ²  excel ³  in glory!

2 Corinthians 8:23

8:23 If there is any question ⁴  about Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you; if there is any question about our brothers, they are messengers ⁵  of the churches, a glory to Christ.

[3:9]  ¹ tn Grk “the ministry of condemnation”; translated as an objective genitive, “the ministry that produced condemnation.”

[3:9]  ² tn Grk “the ministry of righteousness”; translated as an objective genitive, “the ministry that produces righteousness.”

[3:9]  ³ tn Traditionally, “abound.”

[8:23]  ⁴ tn Grk “If concerning Titus” (εἴτε ὑπὲρ Τίτου, eite Juper Titou); the Greek sentence opens with an ellipsis which must be supplied: If [there is any question] about Titus.”

[8:23]  ⁵ tn Grk “apostles.”