2 Corinthians 1:13

Authorized King James Version

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

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
οὐ
G3756
none
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#2
γὰρ
G1063
For
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
#3
ἄλλα
G243
other things
"else," i.e., different (in many applications)
#4
γράφομεν
G1125
we write
to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
#5
ὑμῖν
G5213
unto you
to (with or by) you
#6
ἀλλ'
G235
than
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
#7
ἢ
G2228
or
disjunctive, or; comparative, than
#8
ἃ
G3739
what
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#9
ἀναγινώσκετε
G314
ye read
to know again, i.e., (by extension) to read
#10
ἢ
G2228
or
disjunctive, or; comparative, than
#11
καὶ
G2532
even
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#12
ἐπιγνώσεσθε
G1921
acknowledge
to know upon some mark, i.e., recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge
#13
ἐλπίζω
G1679
I trust
to expect or confide
#14
δὲ
G1161
and
but, and, etc
#15
ὅτι
G3754
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#16
καὶ
G2532
even
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#17
ἕως
G2193
to
a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place)
#18
τέλους
G5056
the end
properly, the point aimed at as a limit, i.e., (by implication) the conclusion of an act or state (termination (literally, figuratively or indefinitel
#19
ἐπιγνώσεσθε
G1921
acknowledge
to know upon some mark, i.e., recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Corinthians. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of 2 Corinthians Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection