2 Korintus 5:8

5:8 Thus we are full of courage and would prefer to be away ¹  from the body and at home with the Lord.

2 Korintus 6:3

6:3 We do not give anyone ²  an occasion for taking an offense in anything, ³  so that no fault may be found with our ministry.

2 Korintus 6:11

6:11 We have spoken freely to you, ⁴  Corinthians; our heart has been opened wide to you.

2 Korintus 11:19

11:19 For since you are so wise, you put up with ⁵  fools gladly.

[5:8]  ¹ tn Or “be absent.”

[6:3]  ² 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]  ³ 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).

[6:11]  ⁴ tn Grk “our mouth has been open to you,” an idiom for openness in communication.

[11:19]  ⁵ tn Or “you tolerate.”