SIL Translator’s Notes on 2 Corinthians 2016 – Page 10

SIL Translator’s Notes on 2 Corinthians 1:17

1:17a When I planned this, did I do it carelessly?

So then, does that mean I was fickle when I planned this?
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Therefore, when I made that plan, I certainly did not make it carelessly ⌊even though I changed my mind later⌋.
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Planning that, do not think I am ⌊now⌋ changing my mind/thinking for no reason!

1:17b Or do I make my plans by human standards,

Or does that mean I make my plans like worldly people,
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I certainly do not make my plans like people far from God,
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And do not think I make my plans like people who do not follow God,

1:17c so as to say “Yes, yes” when I really mean “No, no”?

so that I say “Yes, yes” and “no, no” at the same time?
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who say, “Yes, certainly” when they really mean “No, not at all.”
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so that I am saying “yes indeed” and/but thinking “not at all.”

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SIL Translator’s Notes on 2 Corinthians 3:8

3:8 will not the ministry of the Spirit be even more glorious?

If ⌊that is true,⌋ will not the ministry led by the Spirit be even more glorious/full-of-splendor?
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So surely the work of serving in/under the new covenant as the Holy Spirit guides will be even more full of glory/radiance!

SIL Translator’s Notes on 2 Corinthians 5:4

5:4a So while we are in this tent,

For also, while we (incl.) are in this ⌊earthly⌋ tent,
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While we temporarily live here on earth,
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Furthermore, during the time we live in this earthly body like a tent,

5:4b we groan under our burdens,

we groan and have difficulties/troubles,
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we ⌊often⌋ sigh and are troubled,
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we groan and ⌊many things⌋ burden us.

5:4c because we do not wish to be unclothed

in that we have no desire to be stripped ⌊of it⌋,
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insomuch as we do not want to leave our temporary bodies ⌊at death⌋,
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For we do not wish to leave this earthly body/tent and have no body,

5:4d but clothed,

but to be clothed with our heavenly building,
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but ⌊we want⌋ ⌊God⌋ ⌊to give to us⌋ our heavenly bodies ⌊like putting⌋ clothing ⌊on us⌋,
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but ⌊we wish⌋ to receive that eternal life with its heavenly body.

5:4e so that our mortality may be swallowed up by life.

so that these bodies that will die will be swallowed by ⌊eternal⌋ life.
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in order that life will fill the new existence completely and the mortal life will be gone.
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Then this body that dies will be fully covered with life. (New Century Version)

SIL Translator’s Notes on 2 Corinthians 6:15

6:15a What harmony is there between Christ and Belial?

(New Jerusalem Bible) How can Christ come to an agreement with Beliar?

Can Christ agree with Beliar/Belial, ⌊the devil⌋ ?
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⌊Another example:⌋ There is no agreement between Christ and Satan.

6:15b Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever?

Can a believer share in what unbelievers believe?
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⌊Another example:⌋ a believer cannot share in what unbelievers follow.

SIL Translator’s Notes on 2 Corinthians 8:13

8:13a It is not our intention that others may be relieved while you are burdened,

For the aim is not for others to have relief and you (plur.) to have hardship,
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Of course, your gift is not to cause you ⌊economic⌋ distress/trouble while ⌊at the same time⌋ helping/relieving others.

8:13b but that there may be equality.

but the aim is to be equal.
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But it is a matter of fairness.

SIL Translator’s Notes on 2 Corinthians 10:6

10:6a And we will be ready to punish every act of disobedience,

And we (excl.) are prepared to punish any disobedience,
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Also, we are ready to punish/discipline all who disobey ⌊him/Christ⌋,

10:6b as soon as your obedience is complete.

as soon as you (plur.) obey completely.
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after you completely obey ⌊him⌋.

SIL Translator’s Notes on 2 Corinthians 11:20

11:20a In fact, you even put up with anyone who enslaves you

Indeed/For you (plur.) ⌊very gladly⌋ tolerate anyone who makes you his slaves,
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For example, you ⌊gladly⌋ submit to anyone when he forces you to be his ⌊lowly⌋ servant.

11:20b or exploits you or takes advantage of you

devours what you possess, cheats you,
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⌊And you gladly submit to anyone when⌋ he takes your money for himself or deceives you into doing things for his own benefit.

11:20c or exalts himself or strikes you in the face.

sets himself above you, or slaps you in the face.
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⌊And you gladly submit to anyone when⌋ he acts haughtily/arrogantly toward you, or slaps you in the face ⌊in order to humiliate you⌋. ⌊Is that right?⌋ ⌊Of course not!⌋

SIL Translator’s Notes on 2 Corinthians 12:19

12:19a Have you been thinking all along that

Is it possible that for a long time now you (plur.) have been thinking that
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Perhaps you have been thinking the whole time ⌊while hearing this letter⌋ that

12:19b we were making a defense to you?

we (excl.) have been speaking on our own behalf to you?
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we have been speaking to you about/against those accusations against us. ⌊Not so/true.⌋

12:19c We speak before God in Christ,

We have been speaking before God as followers of Christ.
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We have been saying those things as Christ would have us say them and with God hearing all we say.

12:19d and all of this, beloved, is to build you up.

And, our loved ones, all ⌊of it⌋ is to improve your faith.
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Loved friends, all ⌊we have said/done⌋ is for the purpose of helping you believe well.

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Source: SIL Translator’s Notes on 2 Corinthians 2016