Apologetics Bible

2Corinthians 1:1

Greek

Παῦλος ἀπόστολος ⸂Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ⸃ διὰ θελήματος θεοῦ καὶ Τιμόθεος ὁ ἀδελφὸς τῇ ἐκκλησίᾳ τοῦ θεοῦ τῇ οὔσῃ ἐν Κορίνθῳ, σὺν τοῖς ἁγίοις πᾶσιν τοῖς οὖσιν ἐν ὅλῃ τῇ Ἀχαΐᾳ·

Paylos apostolos Christoy Iesoy dia thelematos theoy kai Timotheos o adelphos te ekklesia toy theoy te oyse en Korintho, syn tois agiois pasin tois oysin en ole te Achaia·

KJV: Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:

AKJV: Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, to the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:

ASV: Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints that are in the whole of Achaia:

YLT: Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, through the will of God, and Timotheus the brother, to the assembly of God that is in Corinth, with all the saints who are in all Achaia:

Exposition: 2Corinthians 1:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 1:2

Greek

χάρις ὑμῖν καὶ εἰρήνη ἀπὸ θεοῦ πατρὸς ἡμῶν καὶ κυρίου Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ.

charis ymin kai eirene apo theoy patros emon kai kyrioy Iesoy Christoy.

KJV: Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

AKJV: Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

ASV: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

YLT: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ!

Exposition: 2Corinthians 1:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 1:3

Greek

Εὐλογητὸς ὁ θεὸς καὶ πατὴρ τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ, ὁ πατὴρ τῶν οἰκτιρμῶν καὶ θεὸς πάσης παρακλήσεως,

Eylogetos o theos kai pater toy kyrioy emon Iesoy Christoy, o pater ton oiktirmon kai theos pases parakleseos,

KJV: Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;

AKJV: Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;

ASV: Blessedbethe God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort;

YLT: Blessed is God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of the mercies, and God of all comfort,

Exposition: 2Corinthians 1:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 1:4

Greek

ὁ παρακαλῶν ἡμᾶς ἐπὶ πάσῃ τῇ θλίψει ἡμῶν, εἰς τὸ δύνασθαι ἡμᾶς παρακαλεῖν τοὺς ἐν πάσῃ θλίψει διὰ τῆς παρακλήσεως ἧς παρακαλούμεθα αὐτοὶ ὑπὸ τοῦ θεοῦ.

o parakalon emas epi pase te thlipsei emon, eis to dynasthai emas parakalein toys en pase thlipsei dia tes parakleseos es parakaloymetha aytoi ypo toy theoy.

KJV: Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.

AKJV: Who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted of God.

ASV: who comforteth us in all our affliction, that we may be able to comfort them that are in any affliction, through the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.

YLT: who is comforting us in all our tribulation, for our being able to comfort those in any tribulation through the comfort with which we are comforted ourselves by God;

Exposition: 2Corinthians 1:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 1:5

Greek

ὅτι καθὼς περισσεύει τὰ παθήματα τοῦ Χριστοῦ εἰς ἡμᾶς, οὕτως διὰ τοῦ Χριστοῦ περισσεύει καὶ ἡ παράκλησις ἡμῶν.

oti kathos perisseyei ta pathemata toy Christoy eis emas, oytos dia toy Christoy perisseyei kai e paraklesis emon.

KJV: For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.

AKJV: For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also abounds by Christ.

ASV: For as the sufferings of Christ abound unto us, even so our comfort also aboundeth through Christ.

YLT: because, as the sufferings of the Christ do abound to us, so through the Christ doth abound also our comfort;

Exposition: 2Corinthians 1:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 1:6

Greek

εἴτε δὲ θλιβόμεθα, ὑπὲρ τῆς ὑμῶν παρακλήσεως καὶ σωτηρίας· ⸂εἴτε παρακαλούμεθα, ὑπὲρ τῆς ὑμῶν παρακλήσεως⸃ τῆς ἐνεργουμένης ἐν ὑπομονῇ τῶν αὐτῶν παθημάτων ὧν καὶ ἡμεῖς πάσχομεν,

eite de thlibometha, yper tes ymon parakleseos kai soterias· eite parakaloymetha, yper tes ymon parakleseos tes energoymenes en ypomone ton ayton pathematon on kai emeis paschomen,

KJV: And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.

AKJV: And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.

ASV: But whether we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; or whether we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which worketh in the patient enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer:

YLT: and whether we be in tribulation, it is for your comfort and salvation, that is wrought in the enduring of the same sufferings that we also suffer; whether we are comforted, it is for your comfort and salvation;

Exposition: 2Corinthians 1:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 1:7

Greek

καὶ ἡ ἐλπὶς ἡμῶν βεβαία ὑπὲρ ⸀ὑμῶν· εἰδότες ὅτι ⸀ὡς κοινωνοί ἐστε τῶν παθημάτων, οὕτως καὶ τῆς παρακλήσεως.

kai e elpis emon bebaia yper ymon· eidotes oti os koinonoi este ton pathematon, oytos kai tes parakleseos.

KJV: And our hope of you is stedfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation.

AKJV: And our hope of you is steadfast, knowing, that as you are partakers of the sufferings, so shall you be also of the consolation.

ASV: and our hope for you is stedfast; knowing that, as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so also are ye of the comfort.

YLT: and our hope is stedfast for you, knowing that even as ye are partakers of the sufferings--so also of the comfort.

Exposition: 2Corinthians 1:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And our hope of you is stedfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 1:8

Greek

Οὐ γὰρ θέλομεν ὑμᾶς ἀγνοεῖν, ἀδελφοί, ⸀ὑπὲρ τῆς θλίψεως ἡμῶν τῆς ⸀γενομένης ἐν τῇ Ἀσίᾳ, ὅτι καθʼ ὑπερβολὴν ⸂ὑπὲρ δύναμιν ἐβαρήθημεν⸃, ὥστε ἐξαπορηθῆναι ἡμᾶς καὶ τοῦ ζῆν·

Oy gar thelomen ymas agnoein, adelphoi, yper tes thlipseos emon tes genomenes en te Asia, oti kath yperbolen yper dynamin ebarethemen, oste exaporethenai emas kai toy zen·

KJV: For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life:

AKJV: For we would not, brothers, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, so that we despaired even of life:

ASV: For we would not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning our affliction which befell us in Asia, that we were weighed down exceedingly, beyond our power, insomuch that we despaired even of life:

YLT: For we do not wish you to be ignorant, brethren, of our tribulation that happened to us in Asia, that we were exceedingly burdened above our power, so that we despaired even of life;

Exposition: 2Corinthians 1:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 1:9

Greek

ἀλλὰ αὐτοὶ ἐν ἑαυτοῖς τὸ ἀπόκριμα τοῦ θανάτου ἐσχήκαμεν, ἵνα μὴ πεποιθότες ὦμεν ἐφʼ ἑαυτοῖς ἀλλʼ ἐπὶ τῷ θεῷ τῷ ἐγείροντι τοὺς νεκρούς·

alla aytoi en eaytois to apokrima toy thanatoy eschekamen, ina me pepoithotes omen eph eaytois all epi to theo to egeironti toys nekroys·

KJV: But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead:

AKJV: But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raises the dead:

ASV: yea, we ourselves have had the sentence of death within ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God who raiseth the dead:

YLT: but we ourselves in ourselves the sentence of the death have had, that we may not be trusting on ourselves, but on God, who is raising the dead,

Exposition: 2Corinthians 1:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 1:10

Greek

ὃς ἐκ τηλικούτου θανάτου ἐρρύσατο ἡμᾶς καὶ ⸀ῥύσεται, εἰς ὃν ἠλπίκαμεν ὅτι καὶ ἔτι ῥύσεται,

os ek telikoytoy thanatoy errysato emas kai rysetai, eis on elpikamen oti kai eti rysetai,

KJV: Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us;

AKJV: Who delivered us from so great a death, and does deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us;

ASV: who delivered us out of so great a death, and will deliver: on whom we have set our hope that he will also still deliver us;

YLT: who out of so great a death did deliver us, and doth deliver, in whom we have hoped that even yet He will deliver;

Exposition: 2Corinthians 1:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 1:11

Greek

συνυπουργούντων καὶ ὑμῶν ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν τῇ δεήσει, ἵνα ἐκ πολλῶν προσώπων τὸ εἰς ἡμᾶς χάρισμα διὰ πολλῶν εὐχαριστηθῇ ὑπὲρ ⸀ἡμῶν.

synypoyrgoynton kai ymon yper emon te deesei, ina ek pollon prosopon to eis emas charisma dia pollon eycharistethe yper emon.

KJV: Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf.

AKJV: You also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed on us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf.

ASV: ye also helping together on our behalf by your supplication; that, for the gift bestowed upon us by means of many, thanks may be given by many persons on our behalf.

YLT: ye working together also for us by your supplication, that the gift through many persons to us, through many may be thankfully acknowledged for us.

Exposition: 2Corinthians 1:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 1:12

Greek

Ἡ γὰρ καύχησις ἡμῶν αὕτη ἐστίν, τὸ μαρτύριον τῆς συνειδήσεως ἡμῶν, ὅτι ἐν ⸀ἁγιότητι καὶ εἰλικρινείᾳ ⸀τοῦ θεοῦ, ⸀οὐκ ἐν σοφίᾳ σαρκικῇ ἀλλʼ ἐν χάριτι θεοῦ, ἀνεστράφημεν ἐν τῷ κόσμῳ, περισσοτέρως δὲ πρὸς ὑμᾶς·

E gar kaychesis emon ayte estin, to martyrion tes syneideseos emon, oti en agioteti kai eilikrineia toy theoy, oyk en sophia sarkike all en chariti theoy, anestraphemen en to kosmo, perissoteros de pros ymas·

KJV: For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.

AKJV: For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.

ASV: For our glorying is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in holiness and sincerity of God, not in fleshly wisdom but in the grace of God, we behaved ourselves in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.

YLT: For our glorying is this: the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and sincerity of God, not in fleshly wisdom, but in the grace of God, we did conduct ourselves in the world, and more abundantly toward you;

Exposition: 2Corinthians 1:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to y...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 1:13

Greek

οὐ γὰρ ἄλλα γράφομεν ὑμῖν ἀλλʼ ἢ ἃ ἀναγινώσκετε ἢ καὶ ἐπιγινώσκετε, ἐλπίζω δὲ ⸀ὅτι ἕως τέλους ἐπιγνώσεσθε,

oy gar alla graphomen ymin all e a anaginoskete e kai epiginoskete, elpizo de oti eos teloys epignosesthe,

KJV: For we write none other things unto you, than what ye read or acknowledge; and I trust ye shall acknowledge even to the end;

AKJV: For we write none other things to you, than what you read or acknowledge; and I trust you shall acknowledge even to the end;

ASV: For we write no other things unto you, than what ye read or even acknowledge, and I hope ye will acknowledge unto the end:

YLT: for no other things do we write to you, but what ye either do read or also acknowledge, and I hope that also unto the end ye shall acknowledge,

Exposition: 2Corinthians 1:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For we write none other things unto you, than what ye read or acknowledge; and I trust ye shall acknowledge even to the end;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 1:14

Greek

καθὼς καὶ ἐπέγνωτε ἡμᾶς ἀπὸ μέρους, ὅτι καύχημα ὑμῶν ἐσμεν καθάπερ καὶ ὑμεῖς ἡμῶν ἐν τῇ ἡμέρᾳ τοῦ κυρίου ⸀ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ.

kathos kai epegnote emas apo meroys, oti kaychema ymon esmen kathaper kai ymeis emon en te emera toy kyrioy emon Iesoy.

KJV: As also ye have acknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing, even as ye also are ours in the day of the Lord Jesus.

AKJV: As also you have acknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing, even as you also are ours in the day of the Lord Jesus.

ASV: as also ye did acknowledge us in part, that we are your glorying, even as ye also are ours, in the day of our Lord Jesus.

YLT: according as also ye did acknowledge us in part, that your glory we are, even as also ye are ours, in the day of the Lord Jesus;

Exposition: 2Corinthians 1:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'As also ye have acknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing, even as ye also are ours in the day of the Lord Jesus.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 1:15

Greek

Καὶ ταύτῃ τῇ πεποιθήσει ἐβουλόμην ⸂πρότερον πρὸς ὑμᾶς ἐλθεῖν⸃, ἵνα δευτέραν ⸀χάριν ⸀σχῆτε,

Kai tayte te pepoithesei eboylomen proteron pros ymas elthein, ina deyteran charin schete,

KJV: And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, that ye might have a second benefit;

AKJV: And in this confidence I was minded to come to you before, that you might have a second benefit;

ASV: And in this confidence I was minded to come first unto you, that ye might have a second benefit;

YLT: and in this confidence I was purposing to come unto you before, that a second favour ye might have,

Exposition: 2Corinthians 1:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, that ye might have a second benefit;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 1:16

Greek

καὶ διʼ ὑμῶν διελθεῖν εἰς Μακεδονίαν, καὶ πάλιν ἀπὸ Μακεδονίας ἐλθεῖν πρὸς ὑμᾶς καὶ ὑφʼ ὑμῶν προπεμφθῆναι εἰς τὴν Ἰουδαίαν.

kai di ymon dielthein eis Makedonian, kai palin apo Makedonias elthein pros ymas kai yph ymon propemphthenai eis ten Ioydaian.

KJV: And to pass by you into Macedonia, and to come again out of Macedonia unto you, and of you to be brought on my way toward Judea.

AKJV: And to pass by you into Macedonia, and to come again out of Macedonia to you, and of you to be brought on my way toward Judaea.

ASV: and by you to pass into Macedonia, and again from Macedonia to come unto you, and of you to be set forward on my journey unto Judæa.

YLT: and through you to pass to Macedonia, and again from Macedonia to come unto you, and by you to be sent forward to Judea.

Exposition: 2Corinthians 1:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And to pass by you into Macedonia, and to come again out of Macedonia unto you, and of you to be brought on my way toward Judea.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 1:17

Greek

τοῦτο οὖν ⸀βουλόμενος μήτι ἄρα τῇ ἐλαφρίᾳ ἐχρησάμην; ἢ ἃ βουλεύομαι κατὰ σάρκα βουλεύομαι, ἵνα ᾖ παρʼ ἐμοὶ τὸ Ναὶ ναὶ καὶ τὸ Οὒ οὔ;

toyto oyn boylomenos meti ara te elaphria echresamen; e a boyleyomai kata sarka boyleyomai, ina e par emoi to Nai nai kai to Oy oy;

KJV: When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be yea yea, and nay nay?

AKJV: When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be yes yes, and no no?

ASV: When I therefore was thus minded, did I show fickleness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be the yea yea and the nay nay?

YLT: This, therefore, counselling, did I then use the lightness; or the things that I counsel, according to the flesh do I counsel, that it may be with me Yes, yes, and No, no?

Exposition: 2Corinthians 1:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be yea yea, and nay nay?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 1:18

Greek

πιστὸς δὲ ὁ θεὸς ὅτι ὁ λόγος ἡμῶν ὁ πρὸς ὑμᾶς οὐκ ⸀ἔστιν Ναὶ καὶ Οὔ.

pistos de o theos oti o logos emon o pros ymas oyk estin Nai kai Oy.

KJV: But as God is true, our word toward you was not yea and nay.

AKJV: But as God is true, our word toward you was not yes and no.

ASV: But as God is faithful, our word toward you is not yea and nay.

YLT: and God is faithful, that our word unto you became not Yes and No,

Exposition: 2Corinthians 1:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But as God is true, our word toward you was not yea and nay.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 1:19

Greek

ὁ ⸂τοῦ θεοῦ γὰρ⸃ υἱὸς ⸂Ἰησοῦς Χριστὸς⸃ ὁ ἐν ὑμῖν διʼ ἡμῶν κηρυχθείς, διʼ ἐμοῦ καὶ Σιλουανοῦ καὶ Τιμοθέου, οὐκ ἐγένετο Ναὶ καὶ Οὒ, ἀλλὰ Ναὶ ἐν αὐτῷ γέγονεν·

o toy theoy gar yios Iesoys Christos o en ymin di emon kerychtheis, di emoy kai Siloyanoy kai Timotheoy, oyk egeneto Nai kai Oy, alla Nai en ayto gegonen·

KJV: For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, even by me and Silvanus and Timotheus, was not yea and nay, but in him was yea.

AKJV: For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, even by me and Silvanus and Timotheus, was not yes and no, but in him was yes.

ASV: For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, even by me and Silvanus and Timothy, was not yea and nay, but in him is yea.

YLT: for the Son of God, Jesus Christ, among you through us having been preached--through me and Silvanus and Timotheus--did not become Yes and No, but in him it hath become Yes;

Exposition: 2Corinthians 1:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, even by me and Silvanus and Timotheus, was not yea and nay, but in him was yea.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 1:20

Greek

ὅσαι γὰρ ἐπαγγελίαι θεοῦ, ἐν αὐτῷ τὸ Ναί· ⸀διὸ καὶ ⸂διʼ αὐτοῦ⸃ τὸ Ἀμὴν τῷ θεῷ πρὸς δόξαν διʼ ἡμῶν.

osai gar epaggeliai theoy, en ayto to Nai· dio kai di aytoy to Amen to theo pros doxan di emon.

KJV: For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.

AKJV: For all the promises of God in him are yes, and in him Amen, to the glory of God by us.

ASV: For how many soever be the promises of God, in him is the yea: wherefore also through him is the Amen, unto the glory of God through us.

YLT: for as many as are promises of God, in him are the Yes, and in him the Amen, for glory to God through us;

Exposition: 2Corinthians 1:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 1:21

Greek

ὁ δὲ βεβαιῶν ἡμᾶς σὺν ὑμῖν εἰς Χριστὸν καὶ χρίσας ἡμᾶς θεός,

o de bebaion emas syn ymin eis Christon kai chrisas emas theos,

KJV: Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God;

AKJV: Now he which establishes us with you in Christ, and has anointed us, is God;

ASV: Now he that establisheth us with you in Christ, and anointed us, is God;

YLT: and He who is confirming you with us into Christ, and did anoint us, is God,

Exposition: 2Corinthians 1:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 1:22

Greek

ὁ καὶ σφραγισάμενος ἡμᾶς καὶ δοὺς τὸν ἀρραβῶνα τοῦ πνεύματος ἐν ταῖς καρδίαις ἡμῶν.

o kai sphragisamenos emas kai doys ton arrabona toy pneymatos en tais kardiais emon.

KJV: Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.

AKJV: Who has also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.

ASV: who also sealed us, and gave us the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.

YLT: who also sealed us, and gave the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.

Exposition: 2Corinthians 1:22 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 1:23

Greek

Ἐγὼ δὲ μάρτυρα τὸν θεὸν ἐπικαλοῦμαι ἐπὶ τὴν ἐμὴν ψυχήν, ὅτι φειδόμενος ὑμῶν οὐκέτι ἦλθον εἰς Κόρινθον.

Ego de martyra ton theon epikaloymai epi ten emen psychen, oti pheidomenos ymon oyketi elthon eis Korinthon.

KJV: Moreover I call God for a record upon my soul, that to spare you I came not as yet unto Corinth.

AKJV: Moreover I call God for a record on my soul, that to spare you I came not as yet to Corinth.

ASV: But I call God for a witness upon my soul, that to spare you I forbare to come unto Corinth.

YLT: And I for a witness on God do call upon my soul, that sparing you, I came not yet to Corinth;

Exposition: 2Corinthians 1:23 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Moreover I call God for a record upon my soul, that to spare you I came not as yet unto Corinth.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 1:24

Greek

οὐχ ὅτι κυριεύομεν ὑμῶν τῆς πίστεως, ἀλλὰ συνεργοί ἐσμεν τῆς χαρᾶς ὑμῶν, τῇ γὰρ πίστει ἑστήκατε.

oych oti kyrieyomen ymon tes pisteos, alla synergoi esmen tes charas ymon, te gar pistei estekate.

KJV: Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.

AKJV: Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith you stand.

ASV: Not that we have lordship over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for in faith ye stand fast.

YLT: not that we are lords over your faith, but we are workers together with your joy, for by the faith ye stand.

Exposition: 2Corinthians 1:24 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.