2 Corinthians 6:3

6:3 We do not give anyone ¹  an occasion for taking an offense in anything, ²  so that no fault may be found with our ministry.

2 Corinthians 1:22

1:22 who also sealed us and gave us the Spirit in our hearts as a down payment. ³ 

2 Corinthians 5:5

5:5 Now the one who prepared us for this very purpose ⁴  is God, who gave us the Spirit as a down payment. ⁵ 

2 Corinthians 8:1

Completing the Collection for the Saints

8:1 Now we make known to you, brothers and sisters, ⁶  the grace of God given to the churches of Macedonia,

2 Corinthians 8:5

8:5 And they did this not just as we had hoped, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and to us by the will of God.

2 Corinthians 8:16

The Mission of Titus

8:16 But thanks be to God who put in the heart of Titus the same devotion ⁷  I have for you,

2 Corinthians 9:9

9:9 Just as it is written, “He ⁸  has scattered widely, he has given to the poor; his righteousness remains forever.” ⁹ 

2 Corinthians 5:12

5:12 We are not trying to commend ¹⁰  ourselves to you again, but are giving you an opportunity to be proud of us, ¹¹  so that you may be able to answer those who take pride ¹²  in outward appearance ¹³  and not in what is in the heart.

2 Corinthians 5:18

5:18 And all these things are from God who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and who has given us the ministry of reconciliation.

2 Corinthians 8:10

8:10 So here is my opinion on this matter: It is to your advantage, since you ¹⁴  made a good start last year both in your giving and your desire to give,

2 Corinthians 10:8

10:8 For if I boast somewhat more about our authority that the Lord gave us ¹⁵  for building you up and not for tearing you down, I will not be ashamed of doing so. ¹⁶ 

2 Corinthians 12:7

12:7 even because of the extraordinary character of the revelations. Therefore, ¹⁷  so that I would not become arrogant, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to trouble ¹⁸  me – so that I would not become arrogant. ¹⁹ 

2 Corinthians 13:10

13:10 Because of this I am writing these things while absent, so that when I arrive ²⁰  I may not have to deal harshly with you ²¹  by using my authority – the Lord gave it to me for building up, not for tearing down!

[6:3]  ¹ tn The word “anyone” is not in the Greek text, but is implied. Direct objects in Greek were often omitted when clear from the context.

[6:3]  ² tn Other interpretations of the first part of 2 Cor 6:3 are possible. The phrase could also mean, “not putting an obstacle in the way of anyone” (L&N 22.14), or “giving no one in anything a cause to sin” (L&N 88.307).

[1:22]  ³ tn Or “first installment,” “pledge,” “deposit.”

[5:5]  ⁵ tn Grk “for this very thing.”

[5:5]  ⁶ tn Or “first installment,” “pledge,” “deposit” (see the note on the phrase “down payment” in 1:22).

[8:1]  ⁷ tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:8.

[8:16]  ⁹ tn Or “eagerness.”

[9:9]  ¹¹ sn He in the quotation refers to the righteous person.

[9:9]  ¹² sn A quotation from Ps 112:9.

[5:12]  ¹³ tn The present tense of συνιστάνομεν (sunistanomen) has been translated as a conative present.

[5:12]  ¹⁴ tn Or “to boast about us.”

[5:12]  ¹⁵ tn Or “who boast.”

[5:12]  ¹⁶ tn Or “in what is seen.”

[8:10]  ¹⁵ tn Grk “who.”

[10:8]  ¹⁷ tn The word “us” is not in the Greek text but is supplied. Indirect objects in Greek were often omitted when clear from the context, and must be supplied for the modern English reader.

[10:8]  ¹⁸ tn Grk “I will not be put to shame,” “I will not be ashamed.” The words “of doing so” are supplied to clarify for the reader that Paul will not be ashamed of boasting somewhat more about the authority the Lord gave him (beginning of v. 8).

[12:7]  ¹⁹ tc Most mss (Ì⁴⁶ D Ψ 1881 Ï) lack διό (dio, “Therefore”), but the widespread distribution and quality of mss which include it (א A B F G 0243 33 81 1175 1739 pc) argues for its authenticity. Internally, its case is equally strong in that its inclusion is grammatically rough (διό is hardly necessary to convey purpose, especially since Paul uses ἵνα [{ina, “so that”] next).

[12:7]  ²⁰ tn Or “to harass.”

[12:7]  ²¹ tn The phrase “so that I might not become arrogant” is repeated here because it occurs in the Greek text two times in the verse. Although redundant, it is repeated because of the emphatic nature of its affirmation.

[13:10]  ²¹ tn Grk “when I am present,” but in the context of Paul’s third (upcoming) visit to Corinth, this is better translated as “when I arrive.”

[13:10]  ²² tn The words “with you” are not in the Greek text, but are implied.