OET interlinear 2COR 10:8

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: grammar-connect-words-phrases

γὰρ

for

Here, the word For introduces a further explanation of Paul’s claim that he and his fellow workers are of Christ (See: 10:7). If it would be helpful in your language, you could use a different word or phrase that introduces further explanation. Alternate translation: “In fact,” or “I say that because,”

Note 2 topic: grammar-connect-condition-fact

ἐάν τε

if and

Here Paul could be using even if to introduce: (1) something that he thinks really is true. In other words, Paul really is going to boast in a way that he thinks is excessive. Alternate translation: “even when” (2) something that he thinks might be true. In other words, he thinks that the Corinthians might consider his boasting to be excessive. Alternate translation: “even supposing that”

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / explicit

περισσότερόν τι

more_abundantly something

Here, the phrase somewhat excessively could mean that Paul is boasting: (1) more than some people would consider proper. Alternate translation: “somewhat more than what is proper” (2) a great deal. Alternate translation: “very much” (3) more than he already has. Alternate translation: “somewhat more than I have already”

Note 4 topic: figures-of-speech / abstractnouns

τῆς ἐξουσίας ἡμῶν, ἧς ἔδωκεν ὁ Κύριος

the authority ˱of˲_us which gave the Lord

If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea of authority, you could express the same idea in another way. Alternate translation: “how we have been authorized by the Lord”

Note 5 topic: figures-of-speech / metaphor

εἰς οἰκοδομὴν καὶ οὐκ εἰς καθαίρεσιν ὑμῶν

for building_‹you› and not for tearing_down ˱of˲_you_all

Here, Paul is speaking of the Corinthian believers as if they were a building. If it would be clearer in your language, you could use a more natural metaphor for this or you could state the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: “to help you become more faithful to Christ and not to make you want to forsake him”

Note 6 topic: figures-of-speech / activepassive

οὐκ αἰσχυνθήσομαι

not not ˱I˲_/will_be_being/_ashamed

If your language does not use this passive form, you could express the idea in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “I will not let people shame me” or “I will not feel shame”