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 7:9

7:9 Now I rejoice, not because you were made sad, ³  but because you were made sad to the point of repentance. For you were made sad as God intended, ⁴  so that you were not harmed ⁵  in any way by us.

[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).

[7:9]  ³ tn Grk “were grieved” (so also twice later in the verse).

[7:9]  ⁴ tn Grk “corresponding to God,” that is, corresponding to God’s will (κατὰ θεόν, kata qeon). The same phrase occurs in vv. 10 and 11.

[7:9]  ⁵ tn Grk “so that you did not suffer loss.”