2 Corinthians Chapter 1 · Verse 10
Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us;
Original Language Analysis
ὃν
Who
G3739
ὃν
Who
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
1 of 15
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
ἐκ
from
G1537
ἐκ
from
Strong's:
G1537
Word #:
2 of 15
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
τηλικούτου
so great
G5082
τηλικούτου
so great
Strong's:
G5082
Word #:
3 of 15
such as this, i.e., (in (figurative) magnitude) so vast
θανάτου
a death
G2288
θανάτου
a death
Strong's:
G2288
Word #:
4 of 15
(properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively)
ῥύσεται
deliver
G4506
ῥύσεται
deliver
Strong's:
G4506
Word #:
5 of 15
compare g4511); to rush or draw (for oneself), i.e., rescue
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
7 of 15
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ῥύσεται
deliver
G4506
ῥύσεται
deliver
Strong's:
G4506
Word #:
8 of 15
compare g4511); to rush or draw (for oneself), i.e., rescue
εἰς
in
G1519
εἰς
in
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
9 of 15
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
ὃν
Who
G3739
ὃν
Who
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
10 of 15
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
ὅτι
that
G3754
ὅτι
that
Strong's:
G3754
Word #:
12 of 15
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
Cross References
1 Timothy 4:10For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe.2 Peter 2:9The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:Psalms 34:19Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.1 Samuel 17:37David said moreover, The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the LORD be with thee.Romans 15:31That I may be delivered from them that do not believe in Judaea; and that my service which I have for Jerusalem may be accepted of the saints;Acts 26:21For these causes the Jews caught me in the temple, and went about to kill me.2 Timothy 4:17Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.Isaiah 46:3Hearken unto me, O house of Jacob, and all the remnant of the house of Israel, which are borne by me from the belly, which are carried from the womb:1 Samuel 7:12Then Samuel took a stone, and set it between Mizpeh and Shen, and called the name of it Eben-ezer, saying, Hitherto hath the LORD helped us.
Historical Context
Written around AD 55-56 from Macedonia after Paul's 'painful visit' to Corinth (2:1). The Corinthian church faced challenges to Paul's apostolic authority from 'super-apostles' (11:5) who valued eloquence over cruciform ministry. Paul writes to defend his ministry, explain his changed travel plans, and restore relationship with this fractious congregation.
Questions for Reflection
- Can I rehearse God's past deliverances as evidence for trusting His present and future faithfulness?
- How does Paul's three-tense trust prevent both presumption and despair in current trials?
- What 'so great a death' has God rescued me from that I've stopped thanking Him for?
Analysis & Commentary
Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us—three tenses: aorist errysato (ἐρρύσατο, past deliverance), present ryetai (ῥύεται, ongoing rescue), future rysetai (ῥύσεται, continued deliverance).
Past, present, future—three tenses of salvation echo Scripture (Eph 2:8 "saved"; Phil 2:12 "work out salvation"; Rom 5:9 "shall be saved"). God's character remains constant across all temporalities. Perfect ēlpikamen (ἠλπίκαμεν) shows settled confidence.