2 Korintus 1:3-4

Thanksgiving for God’s Comfort

1:3 Blessed is ¹  the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 1:4 who comforts us in all our troubles ²  so that we may be able to comfort those experiencing any trouble ³  with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

2 Korintus 2:13

2:13 I had no relief in my spirit, ⁴  because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said good-bye to them ⁵  and set out ⁶  for Macedonia.

2 Korintus 5:13

5:13 For if we are out of our minds, it is for God; if we are of sound mind, it is for you.

2 Korintus 5:18

5:18 And all these things are from God who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and who has given us the ministry of reconciliation.

2 Korintus 6:10

6:10 as sorrowful, but always rejoicing, as poor, but making many rich, as having nothing, and yet possessing everything.

2 Korintus 7:4

A Letter That Caused Sadness

7:4 I have great confidence in you; I take great pride ⁷  on your behalf. I am filled with encouragement; ⁸  I am overflowing with joy in the midst of ⁹  all our suffering.

2 Korintus 9:8

9:8 And God is able to make all grace overflow ¹⁰  to you so that because you have enough ¹¹  of everything in every way at all times, you will overflow ¹²  in every good work.

2 Korintus 11:12

11:12 And what I am doing I will continue to do, so that I may eliminate any opportunity for those who want a chance to be regarded as our equals ¹³  in the things they boast about.

2 Korintus 11:16

Paul’s Sufferings for Christ

11:16 I say again, let no one think that I am a fool. ¹⁴  But if you do, then at least accept me as a fool, so that I too may boast a little.

2 Korintus 11:29

11:29 Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is led into sin, ¹⁵  and I do not burn with indignation?

[1:3]  ¹ tn There is no verb in the Greek text; either the optative (“be”) or the indicative (“is”) can be supplied. The meaning of the term εὐλογητός (euloghtos) and the author’s intention at this point in the epistle must both come into play to determine which is the preferred nuance. εὐλογητός as an adjective can mean either that one is praised or that one is blessed, that is, in a place of favor and benefit. The meaning “blessed” would be more naturally paired with an indicative verb and would suggest that blessedness is an intrinsic part of God’s character. The meaning “praised” would be more naturally paired with an optative verb and would suggest that God ought to be praised. Pauline style in the epistles generally moves from statements to obligations, expressing the reality first and then the believer’s necessary response. When considered as a whole, although a decision is difficult, the general Pauline style of beginning with statements and moving to obligations argues for the indicative. Cf. also Eph 1:3; 1 Pet 1:3.

[1:4]  ² tn Or “our trials”; traditionally, “our affliction.” The term θλῖψις (qliyi") refers to trouble (including persecution) that involves direct suffering (L&N 22.2).

[1:4]  ³ tn Or “any trials”; traditionally, “any affliction.”

[2:13]  ⁴ tn Or “I had no peace of mind.”

[2:13]  ⁵ tn Or “I took my leave of them.”

[2:13]  ⁶ tn Since this refers to the outset of a journey, the aorist ἐξῆλθον (exhlqon) is taken ingressively.

[7:4]  ⁷ tn Grk “great is my boasting.”

[7:4]  ⁸ tn Or “comfort.”

[7:4]  ⁹ tn Grk “I am overflowing with joy in all our suffering”; the words “in the midst of” are not in the Greek text but are supplied to clarify that Paul is not rejoicing in the suffering itself, but in his relationship with the Corinthians in the midst of all his suffering.

[9:8]  ¹⁰ tn Or “abound.”

[9:8]  ¹¹ tn Or “so that by having enough.” The Greek participle can be translated as a participle of cause (“because you have enough”) or means (“by having enough”).

[9:8]  ¹² tn Or “abound.”

[11:12]  ¹³ tn Grk “an opportunity, so that they may be found just like us.”

[11:16]  ¹⁴ tn Or “am foolish.”

[11:29]  ¹⁵ tn Or “who is caused to stumble.”