2 Corinthians 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 Corinthians 8:19

8:19 In addition, ²  this brother ³  has also been chosen by the churches as our traveling companion as we administer this generous gift ⁴  to the glory of the Lord himself and to show our readiness to help. ⁵ 

2 Corinthians 9:2

9:2 because I know your eagerness to help. ⁶  I keep boasting to the Macedonians about this eagerness of yours, ⁷  that Achaia has been ready to give ⁸  since last year, and your zeal to participate ⁹  has stirred up most of them. ¹⁰ 

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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.

² tn Grk “gospel, and not only this, but.” Here a new sentence was started in the translation.

³ tn Grk “he”; the referent (the brother mentioned in v. 18) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

⁴ tn That is, the offering or collection being taken to assist impoverished Christians.

⁵ tn The words “to help” are not in the Greek text but are implied (see L&N 25.68).

⁶ tn The words “to help” are not in the Greek text but are implied.

⁷ tn Grk “concerning which I keep boasting to the Macedonians about you.” A new sentence was started here and the translation was simplified by removing the relative clause and repeating the antecedent “this eagerness of yours.”

⁸ tn The words “to give” are not in the Greek text, but are implied.

⁹ tn The words “to participate” are not in the Greek text but are implied.

¹⁰ sn Most of them is a reference to the Macedonians (cf. v. 4).