2 Korintus 4:1

Paul’s Perseverance in Ministry

4:1 Therefore, since we have this ministry, just as God has shown us mercy, ¹  we do not become discouraged. ² 

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 6:3

6:3 We do not give anyone ³  an occasion for taking an offense in anything, ⁴  so that no fault may be found with our ministry.

2 Korintus 8:4

8:4 begging us with great earnestness for the blessing and fellowship of helping ⁵  the saints.

2 Korintus 9:1

Preparing the Gift

9:1 For it is not necessary ⁶  for me to write you about this service ⁷  to the saints,

2 Korintus 9:12-13

9:12 because the service of this ministry is not only providing for ⁸  the needs of the saints but is also overflowing with many thanks to God. 9:13 Through the evidence ⁹  of this service ¹⁰  they will glorify God because of your obedience to your confession in the gospel of Christ and the generosity of your sharing ¹¹  with them and with everyone.

2 Korintus 11:8

11:8 I robbed other churches by receiving support from them so that I could serve you! ¹² 

[4:1]  ¹ tn Grk “just as we have been shown mercy”; ἠλεήθημεν (hlehqhmen) has been translated as a “divine passive” which is a circumlocution for God as the active agent. For clarity this was converted to an active construction with God as subject in the translation.

[4:1]  ² tn Or “we do not lose heart.”

[6:3]  ³ tn The word “anyone” is not in the Greek text, but is implied. Direct objects in Greek were often omitted when clear from the context.

[6:3]  ⁴ tn Other interpretations of the first part of 2 Cor 6:3 are possible. The phrase could also mean, “not putting an obstacle in the way of anyone” (L&N 22.14), or “giving no one in anything a cause to sin” (L&N 88.307).

[8:4]  ⁵ tn Or “of ministering to.”

[9:1]  ⁶ tn Or “it is superfluous.”

[9:1]  ⁷ tn Or “this ministry,” “this contribution.”

[9:12]  ⁸ tn Or “not only supplying.”

[9:13]  ⁹ tn Or “proof,” or perhaps “testing” (NRSV).

[9:13]  ¹⁰ tn Or “ministry.”

[9:13]  ¹¹ tn Or “your partnership”; Grk “your fellowship.”

[11:8]  ¹² sn That is, serve them free of charge (cf. the end of v. 7).