2 Korintus 8:19

8:19 In addition, ¹  this brother ²  has also been chosen by the churches as our traveling companion as we administer this generous gift ³  to the glory of the Lord himself and to show our readiness to help. ⁴ 

2 Korintus 9:13

9:13 Through the evidence ⁵  of this service ⁶  they will glorify God because of your obedience to your confession in the gospel of Christ and the generosity of your sharing ⁷  with them and with everyone.

[8:19]  ¹ tn Grk “gospel, and not only this, but.” Here a new sentence was started in the translation.

[8:19]  ² tn Grk “he”; the referent (the brother mentioned in v. 18) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

[8:19]  ³ tn That is, the offering or collection being taken to assist impoverished Christians.

[8:19]  ⁴ tn The words “to help” are not in the Greek text but are implied (see L&N 25.68).

[9:13]  ⁵ tn Or “proof,” or perhaps “testing” (NRSV).

[9:13]  ⁶ tn Or “ministry.”

[9:13]  ⁷ tn Or “your partnership”; Grk “your fellowship.”