2 Corinthians 1:5

1:5 For just as the sufferings ¹  of Christ ²  overflow ³  toward us, so also our comfort through Christ overflows to you. ⁴ 

2 Corinthians 2:11

2:11 so that we may not be exploited ⁵  by Satan (for we are not ignorant of his schemes).

2 Corinthians 8:3

8:3 For I testify, they gave according to their means and beyond their means. They did so voluntarily, ⁶ 

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¹ tn This Greek word translated “sufferings” here (πάθημα, paqhma) is a different one than the one Paul uses for his own afflictions/persecutions (θλῖψις, qliyi") in v. 4.

² tn I.e., suffering incurred by Paul as a consequence of his relationship to Christ. The genitive could be considered to have a causative nuance here.

³ tn Traditionally, “abound” (here and throughout this section).

⁴ tn The words “to you” are not in the Greek text, but are implied by the statements in the following verse.

⁵ tn Or “be taken advantage of.”

⁶ tn Or “spontaneously.”