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2 Corinthians 1

BSB·24 verses ·New Testament
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1PaulΠαῦλοςPaulos — small; humbleG3972 — Full Word Study →, an apostleἀπόστολοςapostolos — One sent as an official messenger or delegateG652 — Full Word Study → of ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → byδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → the will of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → TimothyΤιμόθεοςTimotheos — Honoring GodG5095 — Full Word Study → our brotherἀδελφὸςadelphos — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study →, To theΤῇTē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → churchἐκκλησίᾳekklēsia — Assembly of called-out believers; the churchG1577 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → CorinthΚορίνθῳKorinthō — Major Greek cityG2882 — Full Word Study →, together withσὺνsyn — with, together with, alongsideG4862 — Full Word Study → allπᾶσινpasin — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → theτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → saintsἁγίοιςhagiois — Set apart for God; morally pure and sacredG40 — Full Word Study → throughoutοὖσινousin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → AchaiaἈχαΐᾳAchaia — Southern Greece regionG882 — Full Word Study →: 2GraceΧάριςCharis — God's unmerited favor and kindnessG5485 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → peaceεἰρήνηeirēnē — Peace; absence of conflict; inner tranquilityG1515 — Full Word Study → to youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → fromἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → FatherΠατρὸςPatros — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the Lord JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →. 3Blessed be theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → GodΘεὸςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → FatherΠατὴρPatēr — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study → of ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → LordΚυρίουKyriou — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →, theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → FatherΠατὴρPatēr — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study → of compassionοἰκτιρμῶνoiktirmōn — Compassion, mercy, tender concernG3628 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the God of allπάσηςpasēs — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → comfortπαρακλήσεωςparaklēseōs — Encouragement, comfort, or exhortationG3874 — Full Word Study →, 4whoho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → comfortsπαρακαλῶνparakalōn — to urge, comfort, or exhortG3870 — Full Word Study → usἡμᾶςhēmas — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → inἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → allπάσῃpasē — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → troublesθλίψειthlipsei — Pressure, affliction, tribulationG2347 — Full Word Study →, so thatεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → weἡμᾶςhēmas — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → canδύνασθαιdynasthai — To be able; to have power or capacityG1410 — Full Word Study → comfortπαρακαλεῖνparakalein — to urge, comfort, or exhortG3870 — Full Word Study → thoseτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → anyπάσῃpasē — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → troubleθλίψειthlipsei — Pressure, affliction, tribulationG2347 — Full Word Study → withδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → comfortπαρακλήσεωςparaklēseōs — Encouragement, comfort, or exhortationG3874 — Full Word Study → we ourselvesαὐτοὶautoi — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → have received fromὑπὸhypo — under; by; from the agency ofG5259 — Full Word Study → GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →. 5Forὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → just asκαθὼςkathōs — just as; in the manner that; according toG2531 — Full Word Study → theτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → sufferingsπαθήματαpathēmata — suffering, affliction, hardshipG3804 — Full Word Study → of ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → overflowπερισσεύειperisseuei — To abound, exceed, or have in abundanceG4052 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → usἡμᾶςhēmas — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →, soοὕτωςhoutōs — in this manner; thus; soG3779 — Full Word Study → alsoκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → throughδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → comfortπαράκλησιςparaklēsis — Encouragement, comfort, or exhortationG3874 — Full Word Study → overflowsπερισσεύειperisseuei — To abound, exceed, or have in abundanceG4052 — Full Word Study →. 6IfΕἴτεEite — whether; if; or (disjunctive conjunction)G1535 — Full Word Study → we are afflictedθλιβόμεθαthlibometha — To press upon; to afflict or oppressG2346 — Full Word Study →, it is for yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → comfortπαρακλήσεωςparaklēseōs — Encouragement, comfort, or exhortationG3874 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → salvationσωτηρίαςsōtērias — deliverance, rescue, salvationG4991 — Full Word Study →; ifεἴτεeite — whether; if; or (disjunctive conjunction)G1535 — Full Word Study → we are comfortedπαρακαλούμεθαparakaloumetha — to urge, comfort, or exhortG3870 — Full Word Study →, it is for yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → comfortπαρακλήσεωςparaklēseōs — Encouragement, comfort, or exhortationG3874 — Full Word Study →, whichτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → accomplishesἐνεργουμένηςenergoumenēs — to work, be active, operate with powerG1754 — Full Word Study → in youἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → patient enduranceὑπομονῇhypomonē — Steadfast endurance; patient perseverance through trialsG5281 — Full Word Study → of theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → sameαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → sufferingsπαθημάτωνpathēmatōn — suffering, affliction, hardshipG3804 — Full Word Study → weἡμεῖςhēmeis — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → experienceπάσχομενpaschomen — to suffer or endure hardshipG3958 — Full Word Study →. 7Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → hopeἐλπὶςelpis — confident expectation; hope; trust in God's promisesG1680 — Full Word Study → forὑπὲρhyper — on behalf of, for the sake of, above, beyondG5228 — Full Word Study → youὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → is sure, because we know thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → just asὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → you shareκοινωνοίkoinōnoi — Partner; sharer in common participationG2844 — Full Word Study → in our sufferingsπαθημάτωνpathēmatōn — suffering, affliction, hardshipG3804 — Full Word Study →, soοὕτωςhoutōs — in this manner; thus; soG3779 — Full Word Study → also you will share in our comfortπαρακλήσεωςparaklēseōs — Encouragement, comfort, or exhortationG3874 — Full Word Study →. 8We do not wantθέλομενthelomen — to desire, wish, or will; to be inclined towardG2309 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → to be unawareἀγνοεῖνagnoein — to be ignorant of; not to know or understandG50 — Full Word Study →, brothersἀδελφοίadelphoi — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study →, ofὑπὲρhyper — on behalf of, for the sake of, above, beyondG5228 — Full Word Study → theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → hardshipsθλίψεωςthlipseōs — Pressure, affliction, tribulationG2347 — Full Word Study → weἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → encounteredγενομένηςgenomenēs — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the province of Asia. We were under a burdenἐβαρήθημενebarēthēmen — to burden, weigh down, oppressG916 — Full Word Study → far beyondὑπερβολὴνhyperbolēn — Surpassing greatness; exceeding measure or excellenceG5236 — Full Word Study → our ability to endureδύναμινdynamin — Power, strength, ability, or mighty workG1411 — Full Word Study →, so thatὥστεhōste — so that, with the result that, thereforeG5620 — Full Word Study → weἡμᾶςhēmas — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → despairedἐξαπορηθῆναιexaporēthēnai — to lose all hope; to be utterly at a lossG1820 — Full Word Study → evenκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → ofτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → lifeζῆνzēn — to live, be alive, existG2198 — Full Word Study →. 9Indeedἀλλὰalla — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study →, weαὐτοὶautoi — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → feltἐσχήκαμενeschēkamen — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → we were underἑαυτοῖςheautois — himself, herself, itself, themselves; oneselfG1438 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → sentenceἀπόκριμαapokrima — a judicial verdict or sentenceG610 — Full Word Study → of deathθανάτουthanatou — Death; the state or condition of being deadG2288 — Full Word Study →, in order thatἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → we would notὦμενōmen — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → trustπεποιθότεςpepoithotes — to persuade, convince, or win overG3982 — Full Word Study → inἐφ’eph’ — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → ourselvesἑαυτοῖςheautois — himself, herself, itself, themselves; oneselfG1438 — Full Word Study →, butἀλλ’all’ — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → inἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → GodΘεῷTheō — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →, whoτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → raisesἐγείροντιegeironti — To raise up, arise, or awakenG1453 — Full Word Study → theτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → deadνεκρούςnekrous — dead, lifeless, corpseG3498 — Full Word Study →. 10He has deliveredἐρρύσατοerrysato — To rescue, deliver, or snatch away from dangerG4506 — Full Word Study → usἡμᾶςhēmas — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → fromἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → such a deadly perilτηλικούτουtēlikoutou — so great, of such magnitudeG5082 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → He will deliver us. Inεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → Him we have placed our hopeἠλπίκαμενēlpikamen — To hope for, expect, or trust inG1679 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → He will yet again deliver us, 11as youὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → helpσυνυπουργούντωνsynypourgountōn — to join in helping; to help togetherG4943 — Full Word Study → usἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → byτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → your prayers. Thenἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → manyπολλῶνpollōn — much, many, great in quantity or degreeG4183 — Full Word Study → will give thanksεὐχαριστηθῇeucharistēthē — To give thanks; to be gratefulG2168 — Full Word Study → onὑπὲρhyper — on behalf of, for the sake of, above, beyondG5228 — Full Word Study → our behalfἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → forἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → favor shownχάρισμαcharisma — spiritual gift or divine grace-giftG5486 — Full Word Study → usἡμᾶςhēmas — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → in answer toδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → their prayers. 12And thisαὕτηhautē — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → isἐστίνestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → boastκαύχησιςkauchēsis — boasting, proud confidence, gloryingG2746 — Full Word Study →: Ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → conscienceσυνειδήσεωςsyneidēseōs — Conscience; inner moral awarenessG4893 — Full Word Study → testifiesμαρτύριονmartyrion — testimony, witness, evidence of truthG3142 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → we have conducted ourselvesἀνεστράφημενanestraphēmen — to conduct oneself, live, behaveG390 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → worldκόσμῳkosmō — The world; the cosmos; the system of humanity opposed to GodG2889 — Full Word Study →, andδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → especiallyπερισσοτέρωςperissoterōs — Abundantly, excessively, greatly, beyond measureG4057 — Full Word Study → in relation toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the holiness andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → sincerityεἰλικρινείᾳeilikrineia — Sincerity, purity of intention, genuine integrityG1505 — Full Word Study → thatτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → are from God—notοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → worldlyσαρκικῇsarkikē — fleshly, carnal, worldlyG4559 — Full Word Study → wisdomσοφίᾳsophia — Wisdom; divine insight and practical understandingG4678 — Full Word Study →, butἀλλ’all’ — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the grace of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →. 13Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → we do not write you anythingγράφομενgraphomen — to write or compose in written formG1125 — Full Word Study → that is beyondἄλλαalla — another, other, different oneG243 — Full Word Study → your ability to readἀναγινώσκετεanaginōskete — to read aloud or reciteG314 — Full Word Study → and understandἐπιγινώσκετεepiginōskete — to come to know, recognize, perceive fullyG1921 — Full Word Study →. Andδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → I hopeἐλπίζωelpizō — To hope for, expect, or trust inG1679 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → you will understand us completelyτέλουςtelous — end, goal, completion, taxG5056 — Full Word Study →, 14asκαθὼςkathōs — just as; in the manner that; according toG2531 — Full Word Study → you have already understoodἐπέγνωτεepegnōte — to come to know, recognize, perceive fullyG1921 — Full Word Study → usἡμᾶςhēmas — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → inἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → partμέρουςmerous — a part, portion, or share of a wholeG3313 — Full Word Study →, so thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → youὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → may boastκαύχημαkauchēma — that which is boasted in; grounds for boasting or prideG2745 — Full Word Study → of usἐσμενesmen — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → just asκαθάπερkathaper — just as, even as, in the same way asG2509 — Full Word Study → weἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → will boast of you inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → dayἡμέρᾳhēmera — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study → of ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → LordΚυρίουKyriou — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study →. 15Confidentπεποιθήσειpepoithēsei — confident trust; assurance of heartG4006 — Full Word Study → of thisταύτῃtautē — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study →, I plannedἐβουλόμηνeboulomēn — to desire, wish, or intend; to exercise one's willG1014 — Full Word Study → to visitἐλθεῖνelthein — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → firstπρότερονproteron — previously, before, at firstG4386 — Full Word Study →, so thatἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → you might receiveσχῆτεschēte — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → a doubleδευτέρανdeuteran — second in order or time; secondlyG1208 — Full Word Study → blessingχάρινcharin — God's unmerited favor and kindnessG5485 — Full Word Study →. 16I wanted to visitδιελθεῖνdielthein — to pass through, traverse, journey acrossG1330 — Full Word Study → youὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → on my way toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → MacedoniaΜακεδονίανMakedonian — Northern Greek regionG3109 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → to returnἐλθεῖνelthein — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → fromἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → MacedoniaΜακεδονίαςMakedonias — Northern Greek regionG3109 — Full Word Study →, and thenκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → to have youὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → help me on my wayπροπεμφθῆναιpropemphthēnai — To send forward, escort, or help on one's wayG4311 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → JudeaἸουδαίανIoudaian — The southern Jewish regionG2449 — Full Word Study →. 17When I plannedβουλόμενοςboulomenos — to desire, wish, or intend; to exercise one's willG1014 — Full Word Study → thisΤοῦτοTouto — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study →, did I do itἐχρησάμηνechrēsamēn — to use, make use of, employG5530 — Full Word Study → carelesslyἐλαφρίᾳelaphria — lightness, fickleness, inconstancyG1644 — Full Word Study →? Orē — Or; either...or; conjunction expressing alternativesG2228 — Full Word Study → do I make my plansβουλεύομαιbouleuomai — to plan, decide, or take counselG1011 — Full Word Study → byκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → human standardsσάρκαsarka — flesh, physical body, human natureG4561 — Full Word Study →, so as to say “YesΝαίNai — Yes; affirmation of truth or agreementG3483 — Full Word Study →, yesναὶnai — Yes; affirmation of truth or agreementG3483 — Full Word Study →” when I really mean “NoΟὔOu — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study →, noοὔou — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study →”? 18But as surely as God is faithfulπιστὸςpistos — Faithful, trustworthy, reliableG4103 — Full Word Study →, ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → messageλόγοςlogos — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → isἔστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → notοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study →YesΝαίNai — Yes; affirmation of truth or agreementG3483 — Full Word Study →andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study →NoΟὔOu — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study →.” 19Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → SonΥἱὸςHuios — Son; male child or descendantG5207 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →, JesusἸησοῦςIēsous — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστὸςChristos — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →, whoho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → was proclaimedκηρυχθείςkērychtheis — to proclaim publicly; to preachG2784 — Full Word Study → amongἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → byδι’di’ — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → meἐμοῦemou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → SilvanusΣιλουανοῦSilouanou — Silvanus, Paul's companionG4610 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → TimothyΤιμοθέουTimotheou — Honoring GodG5095 — Full Word Study →, wasἐγένετοegeneto — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → notοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study →YesΝαίNai — Yes; affirmation of truth or agreementG3483 — Full Word Study →andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study →NoΟὔOu — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study →,” butἀλλὰalla — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → it has always beenγέγονενgegonen — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study →YesΝαίNai — Yes; affirmation of truth or agreementG3483 — Full Word Study →.” 20Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → allὅσαιhosai — as much as; how much; all that; to the extent thatG3745 — Full Word Study → the promises of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → are “YesΝαίNai — Yes; affirmation of truth or agreementG3483 — Full Word Study →inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → Christ. Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → soδιὸdio — therefore, for this reason, whereforeG1352 — Full Word Study → throughδι’di’ — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, our “AmenἈμὴνAmēn — Truly, so be it, affirmation of truthG281 — Full Word Study →is spokenἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → the glory of GodΘεῷTheō — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →. 21Nowδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → it is God whoHo — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → establishesβεβαιῶνbebaiōn — To confirm, establish, or make firmG950 — Full Word Study → both us andσὺνsyn — with, together with, alongsideG4862 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → inεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστὸνChriston — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →. He anointedχρίσαςchrisas — to anoint with oilG5548 — Full Word Study → usἡμᾶςhēmas — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →, 22placed His sealσφραγισάμενοςsphragisamenos — To seal or mark with a sealG4972 — Full Word Study → on usἡμᾶςhēmas — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → putδοὺςdous — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → His SpiritΠνεύματοςPneumatos — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → heartsκαρδίαιςkardiais — heart; center of emotion, will, and moral characterG2588 — Full Word Study → as a pledge of what is to comeἀρραβῶναarrabōna — down payment, earnest money, guaranteeG728 — Full Word Study →. 23IἘγὼEgō — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → callἐπικαλοῦμαιepikaloumai — To call upon, invoke, or appeal toG1941 — Full Word Study → GodΘεὸνTheon — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → asἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → myἐμὴνemēn — my, mine, belonging to meG1699 — Full Word Study → witnessμάρτυραmartyra — One who testifies or bears witness; martyrG3144 — Full Word Study → that it was in order to spareφειδόμενοςpheidomenos — to spare; to refrain from harmingG5339 — Full Word Study → youὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → that I did not return toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → CorinthΚόρινθονKorinthon — Major Greek cityG2882 — Full Word Study →. 24Notοὐχouch — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → we lord it overκυριεύομενkyrieuomen — to exercise authority over; to dominate or ruleG2961 — Full Word Study → yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → faithπίστεωςpisteōs — Trust, belief, confidence in GodG4102 — Full Word Study →, butἀλλὰalla — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → we areἐσμενesmen — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → fellow workersσυνεργοίsynergoi — Fellow worker; collaborative laborer in ministryG4904 — Full Word Study → with youὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → forτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → your joy, because it is byτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → faith that you stand firmἑστήκατεhestēkate — to stand, establish, or cause to standG2476 — Full Word Study →.
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Chapter Commentary — 2 Corinthians 1
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In 2 Corinthians 1, Paul opens his second letter to the Corinthian church with warm pastoral concern and apostolic authority. The chapter establishes the foundation for everything that follows: God is our source of comfort in all tribulation, and our sufferings have purpose in strengthening others. Paul also defends his integrity regarding a change in travel plans, demonstrating that his word is reliable because it is rooted in Christ, who is the "yes" to all God's promises. Throughout, Paul weaves together themes of suffering, consolation, God's faithfulness, and pastoral accountability.

Verses 1-2: Apostolic Greeting

Paul identifies himself as an apostle by God's sovereign will, not by human appointment. He associates Timothy with this greeting, honoring him as a fellow worker. The letter addresses not only the church at Corinth but also the wider region of Achaia, indicating the letter's broader significance. The greeting of grace and peace from both God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ affirms the full deity of Christ and the trinitarian blessing that characterizes the gospel.

Application: We are reminded that our identity as Christians is ultimately rooted in God's sovereign will, not human credentials. All spiritual authority derives from Christ.

Verses 3-7: The God of All Comfort

Paul blesses God as "the Father of mercies" and "the God of all comfort" (verse 3). This is not abstract theology—Paul teaches that God comforts us in affliction so that we may comfort others (verse 4). Our sufferings and consolations are never meant to be isolated personal experiences; they equip us for ministry. Verse 5 connects this to Christ: as we participate in His sufferings, we also participate in His consolation. Even affliction becomes a means of spiritual benefit—both our own and others' (verse 6). Paul concludes this section with the encouraging promise that those who share in Christ's sufferings will also share in His consolation (verse 7).

Application: When we experience hardship, we can ask: "How might God use this to equip me to comfort someone else?" Our trials are not wasted; they become training grounds for compassion and ministry.

Verses 8-11: Trial in Asia and Trust in God

Paul shares a specific, difficult experience: severe affliction in Asia so overwhelming that he despaired of life itself (verses 8-9). Yet this crushing experience taught him a vital lesson—to rely not on himself but on God, who raises the dead (verse 9). This is not morbid pessimism but mature faith. Paul emphasizes God's past deliverance, His present deliverance, and his confidence in future deliverance (verse 10). Notably, Paul asks the Corinthians to pray for him (verse 11), inviting them into partnership in ministry. Their prayers will result in thanksgiving to God for the gift of deliverance.

Application: When facing overwhelming circumstances, our despair can become the catalyst for deeper faith. We are also called to intercede for our pastors and Christian leaders, knowing that prayer makes a real difference.

Verses 12-14: Paul's Integrity and Relationship with Corinth

Paul's rejoicing is his clear conscience before God, rooted in sincere devotion rather than worldly wisdom (verse 12). He assures them that his letters contain nothing but what they have read and can verify (verse 13). There is mutual spiritual affection: they are his joy in the day of judgment, and he is theirs (verse 14).

Application: Authentic Christian leadership is characterized by transparency and integrity that can withstand scrutiny.

Verses 15-22: Faithfulness in Word and Promise

Paul addresses his change of travel plans (verses 15-17). Rather than being inconsistent, his word is grounded in Christ, who is the ultimate "yes" to all God's promises (verses 19-20). His reliability flows from God's own faithfulness. Verses 21-22 conclude with assurance: God establishes believers in Christ, anoints them, seals them, and gives the Spirit as a down payment of future inheritance.

Application: Our trustworthiness as Christians stems from being anchored in Christ. When we walk in His truth, our word becomes reliable.

Verses 23-24: Paul's Authority and Humility

Paul emphasizes that he delayed his visit to spare the Corinthians (verse 23), showing pastoral wisdom. Yet he clarifies his role: he is not a tyrant over their faith but a helper of their joy (verse 24). Their faith stands on its own foundation—Christ—not on Paul's presence.

Application: True spiritual leaders serve others' growth in Christ rather than demand allegiance to themselves.

Application for Today

In our suffering and uncertainty, we encounter the God of all comfort. Rather than viewing our trials in isolation, we can offer them to Christ and ask how He might use them to minister to others. Like the Corinthians, we find our security not in human leaders but in Christ, the eternal "yes" to God's promises. And we are invited into the privilege of prayer for those who shepherd us, knowing that intercession truly matters in

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