2 Corinthians 1:7
And our hope of you is stedfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 18
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἥ
G3588
ἥ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
2 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ὑπὲρ
of
G5228
ὑπὲρ
of
Strong's:
G5228
Word #:
6 of 18
"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
εἰδότες
knowing
G1492
εἰδότες
knowing
Strong's:
G1492
Word #:
8 of 18
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
ὅτι
that
G3754
ὅτι
that
Strong's:
G3754
Word #:
9 of 18
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
τῶν
G3588
τῶν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
13 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
παθημάτων
of the sufferings
G3804
παθημάτων
of the sufferings
Strong's:
G3804
Word #:
14 of 18
something undergone, i.e., hardship or pain; subjectively, an emotion or influence
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
16 of 18
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
Cross References
James 1:12Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.1 Corinthians 10:13There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.2 Corinthians 7:9Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance: for ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that ye might receive damage by us in nothing.2 Corinthians 1:14As also ye have acknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing, even as ye also are our's in the day of the Lord Jesus.2 Corinthians 12:20For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and that I shall be found unto you such as ye would not: lest there be debates, envyings, wraths, strifes, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults:2 Timothy 2:12If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us:
Historical Context
Written around AD 55-56 from Macedonia after Paul's 'painful visit' to Corinth (2:1). The Corinthian church faced challenges to Paul's apostolic authority from 'super-apostles' (11:5) who valued eloquence over cruciform ministry. Paul writes to defend his ministry, explain his changed travel plans, and restore relationship with this fractious congregation.
Questions for Reflection
- What makes my hope 'steadfast'—is it grounded in God's character or optimistic circumstances?
- How does viewing myself as 'partner' in Christ's sufferings and consolation reshape my trials?
- Who needs to hear the assurance that current suffering guarantees future comfort?
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Analysis & Commentary
And our hope of you is stedfast (ἡ ἐλπὶς ἡμῶν βεβαία)—Bebaia (βεβαία, "firm/secure") is legal terminology for binding contracts. Paul's hope isn't wishful but confident expectation grounded in divine faithfulness.
Knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation—koinōnoi (κοινωνοί, "partners/sharers") is fellowship language. The correlative hōs...houtōs (ὡς...οὕτως, "as...so") guarantees proportion: participation in suffering necessitates participation in consolation.