2 Corinthians 8:19

8:19 In addition, ¹  this brother ²  has also been chosen by the churches as our traveling companion as we administer this generous gift ³  to the glory of the Lord himself and to show our readiness to help. ⁴ 

2 Corinthians 13:10

13:10 Because of this I am writing these things while absent, so that when I arrive ⁵  I may not have to deal harshly with you ⁶  by using my authority – the Lord gave it to me for building up, not for tearing down!

[8:19]  ¹ tn Grk “gospel, and not only this, but.” Here a new sentence was started in the translation.

[8:19]  ² tn Grk “he”; the referent (the brother mentioned in v. 18) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

[8:19]  ³ tn That is, the offering or collection being taken to assist impoverished Christians.

[8:19]  ⁴ tn The words “to help” are not in the Greek text but are implied (see L&N 25.68).

[13:10]  ⁵ 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]  ⁶ tn The words “with you” are not in the Greek text, but are implied.