2 COR 2:12 Parallel Verse View

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Key: khaki:verbs, orange:accusative/object, pink:genitive/possessor, cyan:dative/indirect object.
Note: Automatic aligning of the OET-RV to the LV is done by some temporary software, hence the RV alignments are incomplete (and may occasionally be wrong).

ULT Now having come to Troas and a door for the gospel of Christ having been opened to me in the Lord,

UST To return to how I traveled, when I arrived in the city of Troas, the Lord Jesus made it possible for me to proclaim the good news about the Messiah effectively.

BLB Now having come to Troas for the gospel of Christ, a door also having been opened to me in the Lord,

AICNT Now when I came to Troas for the gospel of Christ and a door was opened for me in the Lord,

OEB When I went to the district round Troas to tell the good news of the Christ, even though there was an opening for serving the Master,

WEBBE Now when I came to Troas for the Good News of Christ, and when a door was opened to me in the Lord,

WMBB Now when I came to Troas for the Good News of Messiah, and when a door was opened to me in the Lord,

NET Now when I arrived in Troas to proclaim the gospel of Christ, even though the Lord had opened a door of opportunity for me,

LSV And having come to Troas for the good news of the Christ, and a door having been opened to me in the LORD,

FBV Now when I arrived in Troas to spread the good news of Christ, the Lord opened a door of opportunity for me.

TCNT Now when I came to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ, a door was opened for me in the Lord.

T4T I will continue by telling you what I did after I wrote to you from Ephesus city. I went to Troas city in order to tell people the message about Christ. When I arrived there, I found many people who had been prepared by the Lord Jesus [MET] to listen to what I told them about him.

LEB ¶ Now when I[fn] arrived in Troas for the gospel of Christ and a door was opened for me by the Lord,

2:12 *Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“arrived”) which is understood as temporal

BBE Now when I came to Troas for the good news of Christ, and there was an open door for me in the Lord,

Moff When I reached Troas to preach the gospel of Christ, though I had a wide opportunity in the Lord,

Wymth Now when I came into the Troad to spread there the Good News about the Christ, even though in the Lord's providence a door stood open before me,

ASV Now when I came to Troas for the gospel of Christ, and when a door was opened unto me in the Lord,

DRA And when I was come to Troas for the gospel of Christ, and a door was opened unto me in the Lord,

YLT And having come to Troas for the good news of the Christ, and a door to me having been opened in the Lord,

Drby Now when I came to Troas for the [publication of the] glad tidings of the Christ, a door also being opened to me in [the] Lord,

RV Now when I came to Troas for the gospel of Christ, and when a door was opened unto me in the Lord,

SLT And coming to Troas for the good news of Christ, and a door having been opened to me in the Lord,

Wbstr Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ, and a door was opened to me by the Lord,

KJB-1769 Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ’s gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord,

KJB-1611 Furthermore when I came to Troas, to preach Christs Gospel, and a doore was opened vnto mee of the Lord,
(Modernised spelling is same as from KJB-1769 above, apart from capitalisation and punctuation)

Bshps Furthermore, when I came to Troada, to preache Christes Gospell, and a doore was opened vnto me of the lorde,
(Furthermore, when I came to Troada, to preach Christ’s Gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the lord,)

Gnva Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christs Gospell, and a doore was opened vnto me of the Lord,
(Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christs Gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord, )

Cvdl But wha I came to Troada to preach ye Gospell of Christ (and a dore was opened vnto me in ye LODRE)
(But what I came to Troada to preach ye/you_all Gospel of Christ (and a door was opened unto me in ye/you_all LODRE))

TNT When I was come to Troada for Christes gospels sake (and a great dore was openned vnto me of the Lorde)
(When I was come to Troada for Christ’s gospels sake (and a great door was openned unto me of the Lord) )

Wycl But whanne Y was comun to Troade for the gospel of Crist, and a dore was opened to me in the Lord,
(But when I was coming to Troade for the gospel of Christ, and a door was opened to me in the Lord,)

Luth Da ich aber gen Troas kam, zu predigen das Evangelium Christi, und mir eine Tür aufgetan war in dem HErr’s,
(So I but to/toward Troas came, to/for preaching the gospel Christi, and to_me a/one door opened what/which in to_him LORD’s,)

ClVg Cum venissem autem Troadem propter Evangelium Christi, et ostium mihi apertum esset in Domino,[fn]
(Since camem however Troadem because the_Gospel Christi, and door to_me open was in/into/on Master, )

2.12 Cum venissem autem Troadem, etc. Post interpositionem de recipiendo fornicatore, redit ad ipsos, ostendens quod sicut culpa eorum fuit, quod non venit Corinthum, sic quod non profecit in Troade, dum apud eos impeditus moratur Titus, sine quo non poterat ibi proficere, quia forsan lingua eorum Titus expressius uti poterat.

2.12 Since camem however Troadem, etc. After interpositionem from/about recipiendo fornicatore, returns to themselves, showing that like guilt their it_was, that not/no he_came Corinthum, so that not/no profecit in/into/on Troade, while at them impeditus moratur Titus, without where not/no he_could there proficere, because perhaps/possibly tongue/language their Titus expressius to_use he_could.

UGNT ἐλθὼν δὲ εἰς τὴν Τρῳάδα εἰς τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τοῦ Χριστοῦ, καὶ θύρας μοι ἀνεῳγμένης ἐν Κυρίῳ,
(elthōn de eis taʸn Trōiada eis to euangelion tou Ⱪristou, kai thuras moi aneōigmenaʸs en Kuriōi,)

SBL-GNT Ἐλθὼν δὲ εἰς τὴν Τρῳάδα εἰς τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τοῦ Χριστοῦ καὶ θύρας μοι ἀνεῳγμένης ἐν κυρίῳ,
(Elthōn de eis taʸn Trōiada eis to euangelion tou Ⱪristou kai thuras moi aneōigmenaʸs en kuriōi,)

RP-GNT Ἐλθὼν δὲ εἰς τὴν Τρῳάδα εἰς τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τοῦ χριστοῦ, καὶ θύρας μοι ἀνεῳγμένης ἐν κυρίῳ,
(Elthōn de eis taʸn Trōiada eis to euangelion tou ⱪristou, kai thuras moi aneōigmenaʸs en kuriōi,)

TC-GNT Ἐλθὼν δὲ εἰς τὴν Τρῳάδα εἰς τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τοῦ Χριστοῦ, καὶ θύρας μοι ἀνεῳγμένης ἐν Κυρίῳ,
(Elthōn de eis taʸn Trōiada eis to euangelion tou Ⱪristou, kai thuras moi aneōigmenaʸs en Kuriōi, )

Key for above GNTs: yellow:punctuation differs (from our SR-GNT base).

SOTN SIL Open Translator’s Notes:

Section 2:12–17: Concerns and joys of an apostle

In this section Paul reviewed going to Troas to tell people about Jesus. The idiom “a door was opened” indicates that Paul had an opportunity to preach Jesus where many people would listen (2:12). He expected to meet Titus there, but Titus was not there, so Paul went to Macedonia (2:13). Titus later came to Macedonia and met with Paul (7:5).

In 2:14, Paul stopped talking about his travels. Instead, he thanked God for leading him. Paul compared God’s leading to a victory parade (2:14). He explained that believers represent Jesus (2:15–16b). He indicated that such ministry is difficult (2:16c). He also explained that he and the other evangelists do not preach as a way to earn money (2:17).

Other examples of headings for this section are:

Paul’s Mission as Christ’s Spokesman (GW)

The ways God leads

2:12a–13a

Now when I went to Troas…and a door stood open for me in the Lord: In 2:12a–b Paul explained the situation at Troas. But Paul related in 2:13a the main event that he wanted to talk about. The BSB uses the word when at the beginning of 2:12a–b to show that 2:12a–b indicates when that event happened. For example:

Now when I came to Troas for the gospel of Christ and when a door was opened for me in the Lord, I had no rest (NASB)

There is a contrast between the good thing that God did for Paul (2:12a–b) and Paul’s lack of “peace in my spirit.” In some languages it is more natural to translate the contrast. For example:

I had gone to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ. The Lord had opened a door for me, but I still had no peace of mind

When I came to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ, even though a door was opened for me in the Lord, my spirit was not at rest (ESV)

2:12a

Now when I went to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ

¶ When I went to Troas for the sake of the good news about Christ
¶ And/Then, I went to the city of Troas in order to announce the good news concerning Christ,

Now: The Greek conjunction here indicates that Paul continues his letter. Other ways to translate this conjunction are:

Furthermore (KJV)

Then

And

Some versions omit this conjunction. For example:

When I arrived (GNT)

Troas: This name refers to an important city that followed Roman ways. It was in the Roman district of Mysia. That land is now the northwest part of the country of Turkey. In some languages people are not familiar with the name Troas. If that is true in your language, you may want to:

Explain in your translation. For example:
the city of Troas
Translate literally and explain the meaning in a footnote. An example footnote is:
Troas was an important city that followed Roman ways. It was located in the Roman district of Mysia. That land is now the northwest part of the country of Turkey.

to preach the gospel of Christ: The Greek phrase can be translated “for the purpose of the gospel of Christ.” Paul went to Troas to spread the gospel of Christ. For example:

for the sake of the gospel of Christ (NJB)

But preaching the gospel was probably Paul’s main activity. For example:

to proclaim the gospel of Christ (NET)

gospel of Christ: The Greek word that the BSB translates here as gospel means “good news.” In the New Testament the Greek word refers to the good news that Jesus is the Christ. Other ways to translate this phrase are:

the good message about Christ

the good news concerning Jesus Christ

2:12b

and a door stood open for me in the Lord,

and saw that the Lord had opened a door for me to serve him there,
and a great opportunity existed for me to do the Lord’s work.

a door stood open for me in the Lord: The Greek clause is literally “a door was opened for me in the Lord.” There are two ways to interpret the phrase in the Lord:

The phrase indicates that Paul’s work was as the Lord had commanded him. For example:
where an opening awaited me for serving the Lord (REB) (RSV, NJB, NASB, REB, ESV, KJV)
The phrase indicates that the Lord made it possible for Paul to do his work. For example:
the Lord had opened the way for the work there (GNT) (NIV, GNT, NLT, GW, CEV, NET, NCV)

Paul probably indicated interpretation (1) and implied interpretation (2). It is recommended that you follow interpretation (1).Hodge (p. 42) says the phrase “in the Lord” relates to the whole clause. Barrett (p. 94) says “Paul’s success in evangelizing was due to the Lord.” Harris (p. 238) says it may mean “by the Lord,” “in the Lord’s providence,” or “in the Lord’s service.” If possible, interpretation (2) should be implied. Other ways to translate interpretation (1) are:

an opening awaited me for serving the Lord (REB)

a door was open for me to do the Lord’s work

a door stood open: This idiom refers to an opportunity. Here Paul had the opportunity both to preach the gospel and to strengthen the believers there. The idiom also implies that the people of Troas wanted to hear the gospel and would not persecute Paul. Other ways to translate this phrase are:

opened the way (GNT)

the Lord had already prepared the way (CEV)

an obvious…opportunity (JBP)

the Lord had made a way for me

the Lord: Here the word Lord may refer to either God or Jesus. If possible, translate in a way that allows both interpretations.

The context is not clear as to whom the word Lord refers. But other verses such as 3:16–18 imply that Paul was referring to God. Some languages must say who the Lord is. If that is true in your language, you should refer to God. For example:

the Lord God

Lord: The Greek word that the BSB translates as Lord means “the one in authority over (something)” or “master.” It refers to someone greater in status or power than the person speaking. Jesus is ruler over all things. Another way to translate this word is:

ruler

See how you translated this word in 1:2 or 1:14.

UTN uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: grammar-connect-words-phrases

δὲ

(Some words not found in SR-GNT: ἐλθών Δέ εἰς τήν Τρῳάδα εἰς τό εὐαγγέλιον τοῦ Χριστοῦ καί θύρας μοί ἀνεῳγμένης ἐν Κυρίῳ)

Here, the word Now introduces a new section. Paul has finished speaking about the person that he and the Corinthians should forgive. He now returns to the topic of his travel plans and why he has not visited the Corinthians (See: [1:8–23](../01/08.md)). If it would be helpful in your language, you could use a word or phrase that introduces a new topic or section, or you could leave Now untranslated. Alternate translation: [Moving on,] or [I wish to speak again about my journeys:]

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / go

ἐλθὼν & εἰς

In a context such as this, it may be more natural in your language to say “go” instead of come. Alternate translation: [having gone to]

Note 3 topic: grammar-connect-logic-contrast

εἰς τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τοῦ Χριστοῦ, καὶ θύρας & ἀνεῳγμένης

to for (Some words not found in SR-GNT: ἐλθών Δέ εἰς τήν Τρῳάδα εἰς τό εὐαγγέλιον τοῦ Χριστοῦ καί θύρας μοί ἀνεῳγμένης ἐν Κυρίῳ)

This clause gives information that contrasts with what Paul will say in the previous verse about how he left Troas. If it would be helpful in your language, you could indicate this contrast with a natural form. Alternate translation: [and although a door for the gospel of Christ had been opened]

Note 4 topic: figures-of-speech / metaphor

εἰς τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τοῦ Χριστοῦ, καὶ θύρας μοι ἀνεῳγμένης

Here Paul speaks of God providing opportunities for him to preach the gospel as if God were “opening” a door for the gospel. The image is of God opening a door so that Paul can go in and preach the message about Christ. If it would be helpful in your language, you could state the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: [and an opportunity to preach the gospel of Christ having been given to me]

Note 5 topic: figures-of-speech / activepassive

εἰς τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τοῦ Χριστοῦ, καὶ θύρας μοι ἀνεῳγμένης ἐν Κυρίῳ

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. In this case, Paul could be stating that the Lord did it, or he could be implying that “God” did it in the Lord. See the note about in the Lord. Alternate translation: [and the Lord having opened a door for the gospel of Christ for me] or [and God having opened a door for the gospel of Christ for me in the Lord]

Note 6 topic: figures-of-speech / possession

τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τοῦ Χριστοῦ

Here Paul uses the possessive form to describe the gospel that could: (1) be about Christ. Alternate translation: [the gospel concerning Christ] (2) belong to Christ. Alternate translation: [Christ’s gospel] or [the gospel from Christ]

Note 7 topic: figures-of-speech / metaphor

ἐν Κυρίῳ

in ˓the˒_Lord

Here Paul uses the spatial metaphor in the Lord to describe his union with Christ. In this case, being in the Lord, or united to the Lord, shows that the door was opened to Paul: (1) by the Lord. Alternate translation: [by the Lord] (2) so that he could continue to serve in his union with the Lord. Alternate translation: [in my union with the Lord] or [so that I can do what the Lord wants]

Note 8 topic: figures-of-speech / explicit

Κυρίῳ

˓the˒_Lord

Here, the word Lord could refer to: (1) Jesus the Messiah. Alternate translation: [the Lord, the Messiah] (2) God generally. Alternate translation: [the Lord God]

Parallel 2 COR 2:12

Section 2:12–17: Concerns and joys of an apostle

2:12a–13a

2:12a

2:12b

Parallel 2 COR 2:12