2 Corinthians 4:1

Paul’s Perseverance in Ministry

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

2 Corinthians 8:6

8:6 Thus ³  we urged ⁴  Titus that, just as he had previously begun this work, ⁵  so also he should complete this act of kindness ⁶  for you.

2 Corinthians 9:5

9:5 Therefore I thought it necessary to urge these brothers to go to you in advance and to arrange ahead of time the generous contribution ⁷  you had promised, so this may be ready as a generous gift ⁸  and not as something you feel forced to do. ⁹ 

2 Corinthians 12:13

12:13 For how ¹⁰  were you treated worse than the other churches, except that I myself was not a burden to you? Forgive me this injustice!

[4:1]  ¹ 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]  ² tn Or “we do not lose heart.”

[8:6]  ³ tn A new sentence was started here in the translation and the word “thus” was supplied to indicate that it expresses the result of the previous clause.

[8:6]  ⁴ tn Or “we exhorted.”

[8:6]  ⁵ tn The words “this work” are not in the Greek text but are implied. Direct objects in Greek were often omitted and must be supplied from the context.

[8:6]  ⁶ tn Grk “this grace.”

[9:5]  ⁵ tn Grk “the blessing.”

[9:5]  ⁶ tn Grk “a blessing.”

[9:5]  ⁷ tn Grk “as a covetousness”; that is, a gift given grudgingly or under compulsion.

[12:13]  ⁷ tn Grk “For in what respect.”