2 Corinthians 9:11

9:11 You will be enriched in every way so that you may be generous on every occasion, ¹  which is producing through us thanksgiving to God,

2 Corinthians 4:17

4:17 For our momentary, light suffering ²  is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison

2 Corinthians 5:5

5:5 Now the one who prepared us for this very purpose ³  is God, who gave us the Spirit as a down payment. ⁴ 

2 Corinthians 7:10

7:10 For sadness as intended by God produces a repentance that leads to salvation, leaving no regret, but worldly sadness brings about death.

2 Corinthians 12:12

12:12 Indeed, the signs of an apostle were performed among you with great perseverance ⁵  by signs and wonders and powerful deeds. ⁶ 

2 Corinthians 7:11

7:11 For see what this very thing, this sadness ⁷  as God intended, has produced in you: what eagerness, what defense of yourselves, ⁸  what indignation, ⁹  what alarm, what longing, what deep concern, ¹⁰  what punishment! ¹¹  In everything you have proved yourselves to be innocent in this matter.

[9:11]  ¹ tn Grk “in every way for every generosity,” or “he will always make you rich enough to be generous at all times” (L&N 57.29).

[4:17]  ² tn Grk “momentary lightness of affliction.”

[5:5]  ³ tn Grk “for this very thing.”

[5:5]  ⁴ tn Or “first installment,” “pledge,” “deposit” (see the note on the phrase “down payment” in 1:22).

[12:12]  ⁴ tn Or “patience,” “endurance.”

[12:12]  ⁵ tn Or “and miracles.”

[7:11]  ⁵ tn Grk “this very thing, to be grieved.”

[7:11]  ⁶ tn The words “of yourselves” are not in the Greek text but are implied.

[7:11]  ⁷ sn What indignation refers to the Corinthians’ indignation at the offender.

[7:11]  ⁸ tn Or “what zeal.”

[7:11]  ⁹ sn That is, punishment for the offender.