2 Corinthians 6:18

6:18 and I will be a father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters,” ¹  says the All-Powerful Lord. ² 

2 Corinthians 12:12

12:12 Indeed, the signs of an apostle were performed among you with great perseverance ³  by signs and wonders and powerful deeds. ⁴ 

[6:18]  ¹ sn A paraphrased quotation from 2 Sam 7:14 and Isa 43:6.

[6:18]  ² tn Traditionally, “the Lord Almighty.” BDAG 755 s.v. παντοκράτωρ states, “the Almighty, All-Powerful, Omnipotent (One) only of God…κύριος π. (oft. LXX) 2 Cor 6:18.”

[12:12]  ³ tn Or “patience,” “endurance.”

[12:12]  ⁴ tn Or “and miracles.”