2 Corinthians 1:15

1:15 And with this confidence I intended to come to you first so that you would get a second opportunity to see us, ¹ 

2 Corinthians 2:9

2:9 For this reason also I wrote you: ²  to test you to see ³  if you are obedient in everything.

2 Corinthians 8:13

8:13 For I do not say this so there would be relief for others and suffering for you, but as a matter of equality.

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¹ tn Grk “a second grace,” “a second favor” (used figuratively of a second visit by Paul).

² tn The word “you” is not in the Greek text, but is implied (as an understood direct object).

³ tn Grk “to know the proof of you,” that is, to know if the Corinthians’ obedience to Paul as an apostle was genuine (L&N 72.7).