2 Corinthians 1:24

Authorized King James Version

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

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
οὐχ
G3756
Not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#2
ὅτι
G3754
for that
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#3
κυριεύομεν
G2961
we have dominion over
to rule
#4
ὑμῶν·
G5216
of your
of (from or concerning) you
#5
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
πίστει
G4102
by faith
persuasion, i.e., credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of god or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon christ
#7
ἀλλὰ
G235
but
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
#8
συνεργοί
G4904
helpers
a co-laborer, i.e., coadjutor
#9
ἐσμεν
G2070
are
we are
#10
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
χαρᾶς
G5479
joy
cheerfulness, i.e., calm delight
#12
ὑμῶν·
G5216
of your
of (from or concerning) you
#13
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
γὰρ
G1063
for
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
#15
πίστει
G4102
by faith
persuasion, i.e., credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of god or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon christ
#16
ἑστήκατε
G2476
ye stand
to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)

Analysis

The kingdom of God theme here intersects with the progressive revelation of God's rule from creation to consummation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of development from creation mandate through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment. The phrase emphasizing faith central to epistemology and the means by which humans receive divine revelation and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's reign from creation through the millennial kingdom.

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 kingdom of God 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 faith in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection