2 Korintus 1:11

1:11 as you also join in helping us by prayer, so that many people may give thanks to God ¹  on our behalf for the gracious gift given to us through the help of many.

2 Korintus 9:14

9:14 And in their prayers on your behalf they long for you because of the extraordinary grace God has shown to you. ² 

2 Korintus 13:7

13:7 Now we pray to God that you may not do anything wrong, not so that we may appear to have passed the test, ³  but so that you may do what is right ⁴  even if we may appear to have failed the test. ⁵ 

2 Korintus 13:9

13:9 For we rejoice whenever we are weak, but you are strong. And we pray for this: that you may become fully qualified. ⁶ 

[1:11]  ¹ tn Grk “so that thanks may be given by many.” The words “to God” are not in the Greek text, but are implied. The passive construction has been converted to an active one for clarity, in keeping with contemporary English style.

[9:14]  ² tn Grk “the extraordinary grace of God to you”; the point is that God has given or shown grace to the Corinthians.

[13:7]  ³ tn Or “that we may appear to be approved.”

[13:7]  ⁴ tn Or “what is good.”

[13:7]  ⁵ tn Or “even if we appear disapproved.”

[13:9]  ⁶ tn Or “fully equipped.”