2 Corinthians 6:13

6:13 Now as a fair exchange – I speak as to my ¹  children – open wide your hearts to us ²  also.

2 Corinthians 11:1

Paul and His Opponents

11:1 I wish that you would be patient with me in a little foolishness, but indeed you are being patient with me!

2 Corinthians 11:17

11:17 What I am saying with this boastful confidence ³  I do not say the way the Lord would. ⁴  Instead it is, as it were, foolishness.

2 Corinthians 12:5

12:5 On behalf of such an individual I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except about my weaknesses.

[6:13]  ¹ tn The word “my” is not in the Greek text but is implied.

[6:13]  ² tn The words “to us” are not in the Greek text but are implied.

[11:17]  ³ tn Grk “with this confidence of boasting.” The genitive καυχήσεως (kauchsew") has been translated as an attributed genitive (the noun in the genitive gives an attribute of the noun modified).

[11:17]  ⁴ tn Or “say with the Lord’s authority.”