diff --git a/48-2CO.usfm b/48-2CO.usfm index aa32d54a..abb6529d 100644 --- a/48-2CO.usfm +++ b/48-2CO.usfm @@ -109,7 +109,7 @@ \v 6 It is God who made us able to be servants of a new covenant. This is a covenant not of the letter but of the Spirit. For the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. \s5 -\v 7 Now the ministry that produced death—engraved in letters on stones—came in such glory that the sons of Israel could not look directly at Moses' face. This is because of the glory of his face, a glory that was fading. +\v 7 Now the ministry of death—engraved in letters on stones—came in such glory that the sons of Israel could not look directly at Moses' face. This is because of the glory of his face, a glory that was fading. \v 8 How much more glorious will the ministry of the Spirit be? \s5 @@ -164,7 +164,7 @@ \s5 \p \v 16 So we do not become discouraged. Even though outwardly we are wasting away, inwardly we are being renewed day by day. -\v 17 For this momentary, light tribulation is preparing us for an eternal weight of glory that exceeds all measurement. +\v 17 For this momentary, light affliction is preparing us for an eternal weight of glory that exceeds all measurement. \v 18 For we are not watching for things that are seen, but for things that are unseen. The things that we can see are temporary, but the things that are unseen are eternal. \s5 @@ -318,7 +318,7 @@ \v 12 For if you are eager to do this deed, it is a good and acceptable thing. It must be based on what a person has, not on what he does not have. \s5 -\v 13 For this is not to relief for others and tribulation for you. Instead, there should be fairness. +\v 13 For this is not as relief for others and tribulation for you. Instead, there should be fairness. \v 14 Your abundance at the present time will supply what they need. This is also so that their abundance may supply your need, and so that there may be fairness. \v 15 It is as it is written: \q "The one with much did not have anything left over, @@ -332,15 +332,15 @@ \s5 \v 18 We have sent with him the brother who is praised among all of the churches for his work in proclaiming the gospel. -\v 19 Not only this, but he also was selected by the churches to be our traveling companion as we carry out this act of grace, which is being taken care of by us for the glory of the Lord himself and to show our goodwill. +\v 19 Not only this, but he also was selected by the churches to be our traveling companion with this act of grace, which is being taken care of by us for the glory of the Lord himself and our good will. \s5 -\v 20 We are avoiding the possibility that anyone should complain about this act of generousity that we are carrying out. +\v 20 We are avoiding the possibility that anyone should complain about this act of generosity that we are carrying out. \v 21 We take care to do what is good, not only before the Lord, but also before people. \s5 \v 22 We are also sending another brother with them. We have tested him in many ways and found him diligent for many tasks. He is even more eager now because of the great confidence he has in you. -\v 23 As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker for you. As for our brothers, they messengers from the churches. They are a glory to Christ. +\v 23 As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker for you. As for our brothers, they are messengers from the churches. They are a glory to Christ. \v 24 So show them your love, and show to the churches the reason for our boasting about you. \s5 @@ -460,7 +460,7 @@ \s5 \v 22 Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they descendants of Abraham? So am I. -\v 23 Are they servants of Christ? (I speak as though I were out of my mind.) I am more. I have labored harder, in far more prisons, in beatings beyond measure, in facing many dangers of death. +\v 23 Are they servants of Christ? (I speak as though I were out of my mind.) I am more: in harder labor, in more prisons, in beatings beyond measure, in facing many deadly dangers. \s5 \v 24 From Jews I received five times the "forty lashes minus one." @@ -504,7 +504,7 @@ \s5 \p \v 11 I have become a fool! You forced me to this, for I should have been praised by you. For I was not at all inferior to the so-called super-apostles, even though I am nothing. -\v 12 The true signs of an apostle were performed among you with complete perseverance, signs and wonders and miracles. +\v 12 The true signs of an apostle were performed among you with all perseverance, signs and wonders and miracles. \v 13 For how were you less important than the rest of the churches, except that I was not a burden to you? Forgive me for this wrong! \s5