OET interlinear 2COR 2:11

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: grammar-connect-words-phrases

ἵνα

in_order_that

Here, the phrase so that introduces the purpose for which Paul and Corinthians should “forgive” others (See: 2:10). If it would be helpful in your language, you could use a word or phrase that introduces a purpose. Alternate translation: “in order that”

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / activepassive

μὴ πλεονεκτηθῶμεν ὑπὸ τοῦ Σατανᾶ

not ˱we˲_/may_be/_exploited by ¬the Satan

If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you could express the idea in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “Satan would not take advantage of us”

Note 3 topic: grammar-connect-logic-result

γὰρ

for

Here, the word For introduces a further explanation of what Paul said in the first half of this verse about Satan. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use a different word or phrase that introduces further explanation. Alternate translation: “because” or “inasmuch as”

Note 4 topic: figures-of-speech / litotes

οὐ & αὐτοῦ τὰ νοήματα ἀγνοοῦμεν

not & ˱of˲_him the thinking ˱we˲_/are/_not_knowing

Here the author uses a figure of speech that expresses a strong positive meaning by using a negative word together with a word that is the opposite of the intended meaning. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express the meaning positively. Alternate translation: “we are fully aware of his schemes” or “we are very knowledgeable about his schemes”