2 Corinthians 10:8

Authorized King James Version

For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἐάν
G1437
though
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
#2
τε
G5037
both or also (properly, as correlation of g2532)
#3
γὰρ
G1063
For
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
#4
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#5
περισσότερόν
G4053
superabundant (in quantity) or superior (in quality); by implication, excessive; adverbially (with g1537) violently; neuter (as noun) preeminence
#6
τι
G5100
somewhat
some or any person or object
#7
καυχήσωμαι
G2744
I should boast
to vaunt (in a good or a bad sense)
#8
περὶ
G4012
of
properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas
#9
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
ἐξουσίας
G1849
authority
privilege, i.e., (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token o
#11
ἡμῶν
G2257
our
of (or from) us
#12
ἡς
G3739
which
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#13
ἔδωκεν
G1325
hath given
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
#14
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
κύριος
G2962
the Lord
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
#16
ἡμῖν
G2254
us
to (or for, with, by) us
#17
εἰς
G1519
for
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#18
οἰκοδομὴν
G3619
edification
architecture, i.e., (concretely) a structure; figuratively, confirmation
#19
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#20
οὐκ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#21
εἰς
G1519
for
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#22
καθαίρεσιν
G2506
destruction
demolition; figuratively, extinction
#23
ὑμῶν
G5216
your
of (from or concerning) you
#24
οὐκ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#25
αἰσχυνθήσομαι
G153
I should
to feel shame (for oneself)

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 divine sovereignty contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's reign from creation through the millennial kingdom.

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 divine sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection