2 Corinthians 1:5

Authorized King James Version

For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ὅτι
G3754
For
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#2
καθὼς
G2531
as
just (or inasmuch) as, that
#3
περισσεύει
G4052
abound
to superabound (in quantity or quality), be in excess, be superfluous; also (transitively) to cause to superabound or excel
#4
τὰ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
παθήματα
G3804
the sufferings
something undergone, i.e., hardship or pain; subjectively, an emotion or influence
#6
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
Χριστοῦ
G5547
Christ
anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus
#8
εἰς
G1519
in
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#9
ἡμᾶς
G2248
us
us
#10
οὕτως
G3779
so
in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
#11
διὰ
G1223
by
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
#12
Χριστοῦ
G5547
Christ
anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus
#13
περισσεύει
G4052
abound
to superabound (in quantity or quality), be in excess, be superfluous; also (transitively) to cause to superabound or excel
#14
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#15
ἡ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
παράκλησις
G3874
consolation
imploration, hortation, solace
#17
ἡμῶν
G2257
our
of (or from) us

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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