2 Corinthians 1:19

Authorized King James Version

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.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ὁ
G3588
who
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#2
γὰρ
G1063
For
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
#3
ὁ
G3588
who
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
θεοῦ
G2316
of God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#5
υἱὸς
G5207
the Son
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
#6
Ἰησοῦς
G2424
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#7
Χριστὸς
G5547
Christ
anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus
#8
ὁ
G3588
who
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
ἐν
G1722
among
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#10
ὑμῖν
G5213
you
to (with or by) you
#11
δι'
G1223
by
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
#12
ἡμῶν
G2257
us
of (or from) us
#13
κηρυχθείς
G2784
was preached
to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel)
#14
δι'
G1223
by
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
#15
ἐμοῦ
G1700
me
of me
#16
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#17
Σιλουανοῦ
G4610
Silvanus
"silvan"; silvanus, a christian
#18
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#19
Τιμοθέου
G5095
Timotheus
dear to god; timotheus, a christian
#20
Οὔ
G3756
nay
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#21
γέγονεν
G1096
was
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#22
Ναὶ
G3483
yea
yes
#23
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#24
Οὔ
G3756
nay
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#25
ἀλλὰ
G235
but
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
#26
Ναὶ
G3483
yea
yes
#27
ἐν
G1722
among
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#28
αὐτῷ
G846
him
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
#29
γέγονεν
G1096
was
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Corinthians, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, 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 2 Corinthians's theological argument.

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 sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection