SIL Translator’s Notes on 2 Corinthians 2016 – Page 30

SIL Translator’s Notes on 2 Corinthians 13:7

13:7a Now we pray to God that you will not do anything wrong—

But we (excl.) ask God to ⌊help⌋ you (plur.) not to do anything bad/evil,
-or-
And we are praying that God will help you to live in only good ways.

13:7b not that we will appear to have stood the test,

not in order that people will think that ⌊God⌋ has approved us ⌊as apostles⌋,
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We are not praying that way so that people will say that we have God’s approval.

13:7c but that you will do what is right,

but that you will act properly ⌊according to your faith⌋,
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No, we are praying in that way so that you will live in right ways

13:7d even if we appear to have failed.

even though it might seem/appear that ⌊God⌋ has not approved us ⌊as apostles⌋.
-or-
even though some people would think that we still have no proof ⌊that we are apostles⌋.

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SIL Translator’s Notes on 2 Corinthians 1:5

1:5a For just as the sufferings of Christ overflow to us,

Indeed, just as the things Christ suffered abound in our (incl.) lives,
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Because just as we suffer in the same ways that Christ suffered,

1:5b so also through Christ our comfort overflows.

so also through Christ our (incl.) comfort/encouragement abounds.
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so also God abundantly comforts us through Christ ⌊our mediator⌋.

SIL Translator’s Notes on 2 Corinthians 2:13

2:13a I had no peace in my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus there.

I still had no rest/relief/peace in my spirit, because I did not see Titus, my brother ⌊in Jesus⌋, there.
-or-
But I did not see/find Titus there, my fellow believer, ⌊bringing news of you, (plur.)⌋ so I was feeling anxious.

2:13b So I said goodbye to them and went on to Macedonia.

But/So I said farewell to them and went to Macedonia.
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And so, I said good-bye to the believers there and went to Macedonia.

SIL Translator’s Notes on 2 Corinthians 4:10

4:10a We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus,

We (excl.) always carry the experiences of Jesus dying in the/our body,
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Through suffering, our bodies continue to share in the death of Jesus (New Living Translation (2004))

4:10b so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body.

in order that we might show others how Jesus lived by the deeds of our bodies.
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so that people will see the life of Jesus in the things we do.

SIL Translator’s Notes on 2 Corinthians 6:3

Section 6:3–10

Paul’s life showed he was a true apostle

6:3a We put no obstacle in anyone’s way,

We (excl.) do not give cause for anyone to be offended,
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We do not do anything that would offend others,

6:3b so that no one can discredit our ministry.

so that our ministry will not be blamed ⌊of/for misdeeds⌋.
-or-
in order that no one will find fault with our work of serving God.

SIL Translator’s Notes on 2 Corinthians 8:1

Section 8:1–15

Be generous as you are able

8:1a Now, brothers, we want you to know

So now, brothers ⌊and sisters⌋, we (excl.) want you (plur.) to know
-or-
Fellow believers, next, we desire that you know

8:1b about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia.

about the grace/favor that God gave to the churches in Macedonia.
-or-
how God favored/helped the believers who meet in ⌊the region of⌋ Macedonia.

SIL Translator’s Notes on 2 Corinthians 9:9

9:9a As it is written:

As it is written ⌊in Scripture⌋,
-or-
That agrees with what ⌊someone⌋ wrote ⌊in God’s holy book⌋ ⌊about a generous giver⌋,

9:9b “He has scattered abroad His gifts to the poor;

“He scatters his gifts ⌊as⌋ he gave to those who are poor.
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“He scatters his gifts to poor people in many places.

9:9c His righteousness endures forever.”

His righteousness continues forever.” (God’s Word)
-or-
The things he does are right and will continue forever.” (New Century Version)

SIL Translator’s Notes on 2 Corinthians 11:8

11:8 I robbed other churches by accepting their support in order to serve you.

I “robbed” other churches by accepting their contributions so I could serve you at no cost. (New Living Translation (2004))
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I received money from other churches so I could help you ⌊more of the time⌋. Do not call that robbery!
-or-
It was certainly not wrong when other churches gave money to me so I could minister to you ⌊more⌋ !

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Source: SIL Translator’s Notes on 2 Corinthians 2016