OET interlinear 2COR 8:18

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: grammar-connect-words-phrases

δὲ

and

Here, the word Now introduces a development of the ideas from the previous verse. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use a word or phrase that introduces a development, or you could leave Now untranslated. Alternate translation: “Further,” or “Also,”

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / pastforfuture

συνεπέμψαμεν

˱we˲_sent_with

Here Paul refers to how he and his fellow workers sent another believer along with Titus. Use the same tense that you used in the previous verse for Titus’ travel. Alternate translation: “we are sending together” or “we sent together”

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / metaphor

τὸν ἀδελφὸν

the brother

Paul is using the term brother to mean a person who shares the same faith. If it would be helpful in your language, you could state the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: “the believer”

Note 4 topic: figures-of-speech / explicit

ἐν τῷ εὐαγγελίῳ

in the gospel

Here, the phrase in the gospel describes generally in what area this brother is praised. Paul means that this brother acts to spread the gospel. This probably includes preaching the good news, but it probably also includes many other acts of service, like visiting believers and collecting money for other believers. If it would be helpful in your language, you could make the idea more explicit. Alternate translation: “for his service to the gospel” or “for spreading the gospel”