2 Corinthians 8:17

8:17 because he not only accepted our request, but since he was very eager, ¹  he is coming ²  to you of his own accord. ³ 

2 Corinthians 12:1

Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh

12:1 It is necessary to go on boasting. ⁴  Though it is not profitable, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord.

[8:17]  ¹ tn The comparative form of this adjective is used here with elative meaning.

[8:17]  ² tn This verb has been translated as an epistolary aorist.

[8:17]  ³ tn Or “of his own free will.”

[12:1]  ⁴ tn Grk “Boasting is necessary.”