2 Corinthians 1:6

Authorized King James Version

And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
εἴτε
G1535
or whether
if too
#2
δὲ
G1161
And
but, and, etc
#3
θλιβόμεθα
G2346
we be afflicted
to crowd (literally or figuratively)
#4
ὑπὲρ
G5228
it is for
"over", i.e., (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case super
#5
τῆς
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
ὑμῶν
G5216
your
of (from or concerning) you
#7
παρακλήσεως
G3874
consolation
imploration, hortation, solace
#8
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#9
σωτηρίας,
G4991
salvation
rescue or safety (physically or morally)
#10
τῆς
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
ἐνεργουμένης
G1754
is effectual
to be active, efficient
#12
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#13
ὑπομονῇ
G5281
the enduring
cheerful (or hopeful) endurance, constancy
#14
τῆς
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
αὐτῶν
G846
of the same
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
#16
παθημάτων
G3804
sufferings
something undergone, i.e., hardship or pain; subjectively, an emotion or influence
#17
ὧν
G3739
which
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#18
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#19
ἡμεῖς
G2249
we
we (only used when emphatic)
#20
πάσχομεν
G3958
suffer
to experience a sensation or impression (usually painful)
#21
εἴτε
G1535
or whether
if too
#22
παρακαλούμεθα
G3870
we be comforted
to call near, i.e., invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation)
#23
ὑπὲρ
G5228
it is for
"over", i.e., (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case super
#24
τῆς
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#25
ὑμῶν
G5216
your
of (from or concerning) you
#26
παρακλήσεως
G3874
consolation
imploration, hortation, solace
#27
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#28
σωτηρίας,
G4991
salvation
rescue or safety (physically or morally)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Corinthians. The concept of salvation 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 soteria in Greek or yeshua in Hebrew, indicating deliverance and wholeness, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood salvation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection