2 Corinthians 9:5
9:5 Therefore I thought it necessary to urge these brothers to go to you in advance and to arrange ahead of time the generous contribution 1 you had promised, so this may be ready as a generous gift 2 and not as something you feel forced to do. 3
2 Corinthians 13:10
13:10 Because of this I am writing these things while absent, so that when I arrive 4 I may not have to deal harshly with you 5 by using my authority – the Lord gave it to me for building up, not for tearing down!
1 tn Grk “the blessing.”
2 tn Grk “a blessing.”
3 tn Grk “as a covetousness”; that is, a gift given grudgingly or under compulsion.
4 tn Grk “when I am present,” but in the context of Paul’s third (upcoming) visit to Corinth, this is better translated as “when I arrive.”
5 tn The words “with you” are not in the Greek text, but are implied.