2 Corinthians 10:7

Authorized King James Version

Do ye look on things after the outward appearance? If any man trust to himself that he is Christ's, let him of himself think this again, that, as he is Christ's, even so are we Christ's.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
Τὰ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#2
κατὰ
G2596
things after
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
#3
πρόσωπον
G4383
the outward appearance
the front (as being towards view), i.e., the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person
#4
βλέπετε
G991
Do ye look on
to look at (literally or figuratively)
#5
εἴ
G1487
if, whether, that, etc
#6
τις
G5100
some or any person or object
#7
πέποιθεν
G3982
trust
to convince (by argument, true or false); by analogy, to pacify or conciliate (by other fair means); reflexively or passively, to assent (to evidence
#8
ἑαυτοῦ
G1438
himself
(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc
#9
Χριστοῦ
G5547
Christ's
anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus
#10
εἶναι
G1511
that he is
to exist
#11
τοῦτο
G5124
this
that thing
#12
λογιζέσθω
G3049
let him
to take an inventory, i.e., estimate (literally or figuratively)
#13
πάλιν
G3825
again
(adverbially) anew, i.e., (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand
#14
ἀφ'
G575
of
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#15
ἑαυτοῦ
G1438
himself
(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc
#16
ὅτι
G3754
that
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#17
καθὼς
G2531
as
just (or inasmuch) as, that
#18
αὐτὸς
G846
he
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
#19
Χριστοῦ
G5547
Christ's
anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus
#20
οὕτως
G3779
so
in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
#21
καὶ
G2532
even
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#22
ἡμεῖς
G2249
are we
we (only used when emphatic)
#23
Χριστοῦ
G5547
Christ's
anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Corinthians, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of 2 Corinthians.

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