2 Corinthians 5:8

5:8 Thus we are full of courage and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.

2 Corinthians 8:6

8:6 Thus we urged Titus that, just as he had previously begun this work, so also he should complete this act of kindness for you.

2 Corinthians 8:14

8:14 At the present time, your abundance will meet their need, so that one day their abundance may also meet your need, and thus there may be equality,

tn Or “be absent.”

tn A new sentence was started here in the translation and the word “thus” was supplied to indicate that it expresses the result of the previous clause.

tn Or “we exhorted.”

tn The words “this work” are not in the Greek text but are implied. Direct objects in Greek were often omitted and must be supplied from the context.

tn Grk “this grace.”

tn Or “their lack.”