2 Korintus 1:4

1:4 who comforts us in all our troubles ¹  so that we may be able to comfort those experiencing any trouble ²  with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

2 Korintus 5:4

5:4 For we groan while we are in this tent, ³  since we are weighed down, ⁴  because we do not want to be unclothed, but clothed, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life.

2 Korintus 8:19

8:19 In addition, ⁵  this brother ⁶  has also been chosen by the churches as our traveling companion as we administer this generous gift ⁷  to the glory of the Lord himself and to show our readiness to help. ⁸ 

[1:4]  ¹ 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]  ² tn Or “any trials”; traditionally, “any affliction.”

[5:4]  ³ sn See the note in 5:1 on the phrase the tent we live in.

[5:4]  ⁴ tn Or “we are burdened.”

[8:19]  ⁵ tn Grk “gospel, and not only this, but.” Here a new sentence was started in the translation.

[8:19]  ⁶ tn Grk “he”; the referent (the brother mentioned in v. 18) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

[8:19]  ⁷ tn That is, the offering or collection being taken to assist impoverished Christians.

[8:19]  ⁸ tn The words “to help” are not in the Greek text but are implied (see L&N 25.68).