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 9:7

9:7 Each one of you should give ²  just as he has decided in his heart, ³  not reluctantly ⁴  or under compulsion, ⁵  because God loves a cheerful giver.

[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.

[9:7]  ² tn Or “must do.” The words “of you” and “should give” are not in the Greek text, which literally reads, “Each one just as he has decided in his heart.” The missing words are an ellipsis; these or similar phrases must be supplied for the English reader.

[9:7]  ³ tn Or “in his mind.”

[9:7]  ⁴ tn Or “not from regret”; Grk “not out of grief.”

[9:7]  ⁵ tn Or “not out of a sense of duty”; Grk “from necessity.”