2 Corinthians 5:18

5:18 And all these things are from God who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and who has given us the ministry of reconciliation.

2 Corinthians 6:3

6:3 We do not give anyone ¹  an occasion for taking an offense in anything, ²  so that no fault may be found with our ministry.

2 Corinthians 9:12

9:12 because the service of this ministry is not only providing for ³  the needs of the saints but is also overflowing with many thanks to God.

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¹ 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.

² 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).

³ tn Or “not only supplying.”