OET interlinear 2COR 7:15

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: figures-of-speech / abstractnouns

τὰ σπλάγχνα αὐτοῦ περισσοτέρως εἰς ὑμᾶς ἐστιν

the compassions ˱of˲_him more_abundantly toward you_all is

If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea of affections, you could express the same idea in another way. Alternate translation: [he loves you more abundantly]

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / explicit

περισσοτέρως

more_abundantly

Here, the phrase more abundant could indicate that: (1) Titus has more affections for them than he did before he visited them. Alternate translation: [more abundant than before] (2) Titus simply has a great deal of affections. Alternate translation: [very abundant] or [great]

Note 3 topic: grammar-connect-logic-result

ἀναμιμνῃσκομένου

/being/_reminded

Here, the word remembering introduces a reason why Titus’ affections are more abundant. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use a word or phrase that introduces a reason. Alternate translation: [since he remembers]

Note 4 topic: figures-of-speech / explicit

τὴν πάντων ὑμῶν ὑπακοήν

the ˱of˲_all ˱of˲_you_all obedience

Here, the Corinthians’ obedience could be directed toward: (1) Paul and his fellow workers, including Titus. Alternate translation: [the obedience of all of you to us] (2) just Titus. Alternate translation: [the obedience of all of you to him]

Note 5 topic: figures-of-speech / explicit

μετὰ φόβου καὶ τρόμου

with fear and trembling

Here the Corinthians’ fear could be directed toward: (1) Titus as Paul’s representative. Alternate translation: [with fear and trembling with respect to him] (2) the consequences of what had happened. Alternate translation: [with fear and trembling because of what had happened] (3) God, whom Titus represented. Alternate translation: [with and trembling with respect to God]

Note 6 topic: figures-of-speech / abstractnouns

μετὰ φόβου καὶ τρόμου

with fear and trembling

If your language does not use abstract nouns for the ideas of fear and trembling, you could express the same ideas in another way. Alternate translation: [as you feared and trembled] or [fearfully and nervously]

Note 7 topic: figures-of-speech / doublet

φόβου καὶ τρόμου

fear and trembling

The terms fear and trembling mean similar things. Paul is using the two terms together for emphasis. If it would be clearer for your readers, you could express the emphasis with a single phrase. Alternate translation: [great fear] or [deep respect]