OET interlinear 2COR 2:9

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: grammar-connect-words-phrases

γὰρ

for

Here, the word Indeed introduces more information about the letter that Paul wrote to them (See: 2:3–4). It does not identify a close link with the previous verse. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use a different word or phrase that introduces further explanation, or you could leave Indeed untranslated. Alternate translation: [In fact] or [As a matter of fact]

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / explicit

καὶ ἔγραψα

also ˱I˲_wrote

Here, the phrase I also wrote again refers to the letter that Paul sent to them before he wrote 2 Corinthians. See how you translated “I wrote” in 2:3–4. Alternate translation: [I also wrote that letter] or [I also sent that previous letter]

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / doublet

εἰς τοῦτο & ἵνα

for this & in_order_that

Here, the phrases for this reason and so that both introduce the purpose for which Paul wrote the previous letter. Paul uses this repetition to emphasize his purpose. If the repetition would be confusing in your language, and if it would not emphasize the purpose, you could combine the two phrases and provide emphasis in another way. Alternate translation: [so that] or [in order that]

Note 4 topic: figures-of-speech / explicit

τὴν δοκιμὴν ὑμῶν

the provenness ˱of˲_you_all

Here, the word proof refers primarily to the results of a test or trial. In this case, Paul is saying that he wants to know how they did on the test, which were the commands he included in the previous letter. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use a word or phrase that refers to the results of a test. Alternate translation: [how you responded to my commands] or [your character]

Note 5 topic: figures-of-speech / possession

τὴν δοκιμὴν ὑμῶν

the provenness ˱of˲_you_all

Here Paul uses the possessive form to describe a proof that the Corinthians give or provide. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express the idea in another way. Alternate translation: [the prove you provide] or [the proof from you]

Note 6 topic: figures-of-speech / abstractnouns

τὴν δοκιμὴν ὑμῶν

the provenness ˱of˲_you_all

If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea of proof, you could express the idea by using a verb such as “prove.” Alternate translation: [what you would prove to me]

Note 7 topic: figures-of-speech / explicit

ὑπήκοοί

obedient

Here, Paul does not state to whom they are obedient. He could be implying that they are obedient to: (1) him as an apostle. Alternate translation: [obedient to me] (2) God and God’s commands. Alternate translation: [obedient to God]