2 Corinthians 7:1

Self-Purification

7:1 Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves ¹  from everything that could defile the body ²  and the spirit, and thus accomplish ³  holiness out of reverence for God. ⁴ 

2 Corinthians 9:4

9:4 For if any of the Macedonians should come with me and find that you are not ready to give, we would be humiliated ⁵  (not to mention you) by this confidence we had in you. ⁶ 

2 Corinthians 9:12

9:12 because the service of this ministry is not only providing for ⁷  the needs of the saints but is also overflowing with many thanks to God.

2 Corinthians 11:10

11:10 As the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine ⁸  will not be stopped ⁹  in the regions of Achaia.

[7:1]  ¹ tn Or “purify ourselves.”

[7:1]  ² tn Grk “from every defilement of the flesh.”

[7:1]  ³ 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]  ⁴ tn Grk “in the fear of God.”

[9:4]  ⁵ tn Or “be disgraced”; Grk “be put to shame.”

[9:4]  ⁶ tn Grk “by this confidence”; the words “we had in you” are not in the Greek text, but are supplied as a necessary clarification for the English reader.

[9:12]  ⁹ tn Or “not only supplying.”

[11:10]  ¹³ tn That is, that Paul offers the gospel free of charge to the Corinthians (see 2 Cor 11:7).

[11:10]  ¹⁴ tn Or “silenced.”