1 Corinthians 1:6

Authorized King James Version

Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
καθὼς
Even as
just (or inasmuch) as, that
#2
τὸ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#3
μαρτύριον
the testimony
something evidential, i.e., (genitive case) evidence given or (specially), the decalogue (in the sacred tabernacle)
#4
τοῦ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
Χριστοῦ
of Christ
anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus
#6
ἐβεβαιώθη
was confirmed
to stabilitate (figuratively)
#7
ἐν
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#8
ὑμῖν
you
to (with or by) you

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Corinthians, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by establishing foundational concepts crucial to 1 Corinthians's theological argument.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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