en_tn_condensed/2co/01/08.md

we do not want you to be uninformed

This can be stated in positive terms. Alternate translation: "we want you to know" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes)

We were so completely crushed beyond our strength

Paul and Timothy refer to their emotions of despair being like a heavy weight they have to carry. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

We were so completely crushed that

The word "crushed" refers to the feeling of despair. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "The troubles we experienced completely crushed us, and" or "We were in complete despair that" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)