2 Corinthians 4:13

4:13 But since we have the same spirit of faith as that shown in ¹  what has been written, “I believed; therefore I spoke,” ²  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 ³  from everything that could defile the body ⁴  and the spirit, and thus accomplish ⁵  holiness out of reverence for God. ⁶ 

2 Corinthians 9:8

9:8 And God is able to make all grace overflow ⁷  to you so that because you have enough ⁸  of everything in every way at all times, you will overflow ⁹  in every good work.

[4:13]  ¹ tn Grk “spirit of faith according to.”

[4:13]  ² sn A quotation from Ps 116:10.

[7:1]  ³ tn Or “purify ourselves.”

[7:1]  ⁴ tn Grk “from every defilement of the flesh.”

[7:1]  ⁵ 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]  ⁶ tn Grk “in the fear of God.”

[9:8]  ⁵ tn Or “abound.”

[9:8]  ⁶ 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]  ⁷ tn Or “abound.”